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olive tree evergreen

Searching for an olive tree evergreen to bring enduring beauty and Mediterranean flair to your New Zealand garden? Evergreen olive trees offer year-round lush foliage, timeless appeal, and the promise of delicious fruit. Whether you’re looking to create privacy, grow your own olives, or simply enjoy the classic silvery-green leaves of this iconic plant, olive trees are a versatile choice for both modern and traditional landscapes.

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Olive 'Ascolano'

Olive 'Asolona' is a premium olive tree variety known for producing high quality oil with a smooth, mild flavour. This evergreen tree features attractive silver green foliage and thrives in NZ conditions, particularly in warm, dry regions. Ideal for orchards, lifestyle blocks, and feature planting, it offers both ornamental appeal and excellent productivity for oil production.

From $34.43

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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Olive 'J5'

Olive 'J5' is a productive olive variety valued for its consistent yields and suitability for both oil production and table use. This evergreen tree features attractive silver green foliage and thrives in NZ conditions, especially in warm, dry regions. It is a reliable performer and ideal for orchards, lifestyle blocks, and feature planting in Mediterranean style gardens.

From $192.51

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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Olive 'Barnea'

Olive 'Barnea' is a high yielding olive tree valued for its versatility in both oil production and table olives. This evergreen tree features...

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Olive 'J2'

Olive 'J2' is a productive olive variety valued for its reliable cropping, attractive silver green foliage, and suitability to New Zealand growing...

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Olive 'El Greco'

Olive 'El Greco' is a versatile olive tree known for producing high quality fruit suitable for both oil and table use. This evergreen tree features...

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Olive 'Frantoio'

Olive 'Frantoio' is a premium olive variety renowned for producing high quality oil with a rich, fruity flavour. This evergreen tree features...

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Olive 'Koroneiki'

Olive 'Koroneiki' is a premium olive variety renowned for producing exceptional quality oil with rich flavour and high oil content. This evergreen...

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Olive 'Manzanillo'

Olive 'Manzanillo' is a popular olive variety prized for its large flavoursome fruit that is ideal for both table olives and oil production. This...

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Olive 'Verdale'

Olive 'Verdale' is a productive olive variety valued for its large fruit, excellent oil quality, and attractive silver green foliage. This evergreen...

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Olive 'Leccino'

Olive 'Leccino' is a popular olive variety valued for its reliable fruit production, attractive silver green foliage, and excellent oil quality. This...

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Olive 'Rakino'

Olive 'Rakino' is a hardy olive variety valued for its attractive silver green foliage, productive growth, and suitability to New Zealand conditions...

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An Acacia melanoxylon specimen tree.
Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood Wattle)

Acacia melanoxylon, commonly known as the Acacia Blackwood Wattle or Australian Blackwood, is an evergreen tree that grows rapidly to 30 m tall and...

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Beilschmiedia tarairi (Taraire) trees growing in a modern garden.
Beilschmiedia tarairi (Taraire)

Beilschmiedia tarairi, commonly known as the Taraire tree, is a unique, NZ native tree. Its prominent feature is the masses of olive-like, purple...

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Magnolia Jade Emperor (Evergreen Magnolia Jade Emperor)

Magnolia grandiflora Jade Emperor, commonly known as Southern Magnolia or Evergreen Magnolia, is a small tree that produces masses of large and...

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Magnolia Kay Parris (Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris)

Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris, commonly known as Southern Magnolia or Evergreen Magnolia, is a small tree that produces masses of large and showy...

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Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree)

The Schefflera arboricola plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid...

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Pinus pinea

Pinus pinea (Pine Nut) is a distinctive evergreen conifer admired for its broad umbrella shaped canopy, long green needles, and edible pine nuts...

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Fraxinus griffithii

Fraxinus griffithii (Evergreen Ash) is a fast growing evergreen tree valued for its glossy foliage and neat upright form. It is well suited to New...

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Magnolia Teddy Bear (Magnolia grandiflora Teddy Bear)

Magnolia grandiflora Teddy Bear, commonly known as the Magnolia Teddy Bear Tree, is a variety of Southern Magnolia, and is an evergreen tree with...

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Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)

Cedrela sinensis Flamingo is a highly colourful, deciduous tree featuring bright, salmon-pink foliage in spring which ages to cream-yellow, and then...

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Magnolia Margaret Helen (Magnolia Tree Margaret Helen)

Magnolia Margaret Helen is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, rose-pink flowers through late winter and early spring. These are...

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Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree)

Schinus molle, commonly known as the California Pepper Tree, is an evergreen tree grown for its attractive form and foliage. The leaves are bright...

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Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu) tree juvenile foliage.
Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely...

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Magnolia Strawberry Fields (Strawberry Fields Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Strawberry Fields is a stunning deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, semi-double, deep red flowers through late winter and...

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Magnolia JC Williams (Magnolia Tree JC Williams)

Magnolia JC Williams bears masses of large and showy, rose-purple flowers through late winter and early spring. These are borne on the naked stems...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Ulmus Lobel (Dutch Elm Tree)

Ulmus Lobel is a variety of Dutch Elm tree grown for its colourful foliage and narrow form. The leaves emerge a fresh green colour in spring, age to...

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Magnolia Amethyst Flame (Amethyst Flame Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Amethyst Flame is a smaller tree that bears masses of large and showy, bright red-purple flowers in late winter and early spring on the...

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A Ficus hillii (Evergreen Fig) specimen tree with lush, green foliage.
Ficus Hillii (Australian Banyan)

Ficus hillii (Evergreen Fig, Hill's Fig) is a fast growing evergreen tree valued for its dense glossy green foliage and excellent screening ability...

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Tree Fertiliser (Tree Fertiliser)

Using tree fertiliser results in plants having better quality foliage, more profuse flowering, stronger stems, and a much healthier and brighter...

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A large Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa tree).
Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa Tree)

Beilschmiedia tawa, commonly known as the Tawa Tree, is a tall and graceful evergreen native to New Zealand. It is admired for its straight trunk...

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Melia azedarach tree.
Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach, commonly known as Bead Tree, White Cedar or Persian Lilac, is a fast-growing deciduous tree admired for its feathery foliage and...

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Olive 'Ascolano'

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The Evergreen Advantage of Olive Trees

One of the greatest assets of an olive tree evergreen is its ability to maintain its dense, silvery foliage throughout every season. Unlike many fruit trees that shed their leaves in winter, evergreen olives create constant structure and colour in the garden. Their drought tolerance, coastal hardiness, and resistance to pests make them perfect for New Zealand’s varied climates, from coastal regions to sheltered urban spaces.

Popular Olive Tree Evergreen Varieties

There are several olive cultivars ideal for those searching for a hardy, evergreen tree: - Olive Moraiolo: Praised for its robust growth and excellent oil yield, this Italian variety thrives in many New Zealand areas. - Olive Koroneiki: Well-known for its dense, evergreen form and high-quality olives, Koroneiki is popular in boutique groves. - Olive J2: A versatile choice for home gardens or orchards, valued for its adaptability and reliable harvests. - Olive J5: Admired for its vigorous growth and attractive foliage, making it a lovely focal point year-round. - Olive Frantoio: Famous for vigorous, evergreen branches and exquisite fruit, perfect for both ornamental and productive uses.

Planting and Caring for Olive Tree Evergreens

To get the best from your olive tree evergreen, plant in a spot with plenty of sunshine and excellent drainage. Olive trees are not fussy – they tolerate poor soils, some wind, and even coastal salt. Water regularly until established, then enjoy their drought tolerance. Minimal pruning is required, mostly to shape the tree or remove old wood. Fertilise lightly in spring for vigorous, healthy growth and more abundant fruit clusters.

Uses in New Zealand Gardens

Olive tree evergreens make fantastic feature trees, hedges, or espaliered screens. Their sculptural shape and dense foliage provide privacy and define outdoor spaces. The edible fruit is a bonus for home harvests or preserving. Olive trees also pair beautifully with Mediterranean-inspired plantings like lavender and rosemary, creating a relaxed paradise you can enjoy all year.

Choosing Your Olive Tree Evergreen

Whether you prefer a classic cultivar like Olive Frantoio or want to experiment with a compact form such as Olive J2, there’s an olive tree evergreen perfect for every New Zealand garden. Discover your ideal match among the tough, beautiful options at our nursery and enjoy evergreen elegance season after season.

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