Description: The Garden Harvest Olive is a compact, productive variety of olive tree, perfect for modern Australian gardens. It offers the classic Mediterranean look with the bonus of reliable edible fruit, all in a manageable size. Ideal for pots, courtyards or hedging, this is a true low-maintenance plant.
Size: 1.5M tall in 25cm pot
Growth:
Height: 2–4m (easily maintained at 2–2.5m)
Width: 1.5–2.5m
Growth rate: Moderate
Habit: Naturally bushy and rounded. Can be kept compact with light pruning.
Care guide:
Sunlight: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily for best growth and fruiting)
Watering: Regular watering (2-4 times a week) during establishment (first 6–12 months). Once established, low water needs (once a week)
Soil: Well-drained soil is essential but can tolerated sandy to loamy soils
Fertiliser: Apply slow-release fertiliser in spring and summer
Pruning: Light pruning 2–3 times per year, best timing is in late winter
Tips to grow as a hedge:
Spacing: 1m – 1.5m apart, plant closer if you want fuller hedge faster
Maintenance tips:
Trim regularly (2-3 times a year) to encourage dense, bushy growth and maintain shape
Keep hedge slightly wider at the base for even light
