Olive Instant Hedging Screens – Olea Europaea
Price range: £119.73 through £368.81
Olive Instant Hedging Screens provide a stylish way to establish evergreen privacy while adding a touch of Mediterranean charm. With their attractive foliage, drought tolerance, and versatility, Olea europaea is a practical choice for a variety of garden settings.
Olive Instant Hedging Screens – Olea europaea
Our Olive Instant Hedging Screens, featuring Olea europaea, deliver Mediterranean charm and evergreen privacy to your garden. These screens, pre-trained on a frame, give your landscape an immediate and refined appearance. Known for their silvery-green leaves and iconic form, Olive screens create a timeless, elegant look.
Features of Olive Hedging
Olea europaea, or Olive tree, grows as an evergreen with narrow, leathery leaves that shimmer due to their silvery undersides. In summer, small white flowers appear, adding a subtle fragrance. Additionally, under ideal conditions, the tree may produce green fruits that mature to black. While the UK’s climate limits fruiting, the foliage ensures year-round visual appeal.
Benefits for Nature
Olive hedging offers shelter for birds and small wildlife, while the flowers support pollinators like bees. Its evergreen nature enhances air quality by trapping dust, making it especially valuable in urban areas. Furthermore, the dense foliage reduces wind speed, creating a more comfortable garden environment.
Landscaping and Design Appeal
These hedging screens suit various garden styles, from contemporary to Mediterranean-themed designs. Use them to create decorative borders, privacy screens, or windbreaks. Their moderate growth rate and resilience allow them to thrive in exposed sites, coastal gardens, or drought-prone areas. For a more refined shape, prune regularly to encourage bushier growth.
Preferred Conditions
Olive trees grow best in well-drained soils such as chalk, sand, and loam. They thrive in full sun and benefit from planting in sheltered positions to avoid harsh winds. While hardy to around -10°C, provide extra protection during severe winters to ensure optimal health. Once established, they need minimal watering; however, newly planted screens require deep watering to develop strong root systems.
Fun Fact
Ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, used olives as symbols of peace and prosperity. Furthermore, some olive trees have lived for over 1,000 years, making them a true representation of longevity.
Summary
Olive Instant Hedging Screens create stylish evergreen privacy while bringing Mediterranean elegance to your garden. With their striking foliage, drought tolerance, and versatile nature, Olea europaea serves as a practical choice for various garden settings.
Disclaimer
The appearance and fullness of Olive Instant Hedging Screens vary with the season and plant maturity at the time of purchase. For the best results, maintain regular watering and pruning.
FREE Specialist Delivery Available
Free specialist delivery on qualifying orders: At Harrod Outdoors, we take pride in delivering top-quality plants directly to your doorstep. Our delivery options are tailored to the size and type of plants you order, ensuring they arrive in excellent condition and ready to transform your outdoor space. We offer free specialist delivery on qualifying orders across most of the UK.
Typical lead time – around 3–4 weeks: Most orders take approximately 3–4 weeks to prepare and deliver. This time allows us to carefully source from our extensive range, prepare your plants to our high standards, and ensure everything arrives in peak condition.
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