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Olive Grove Nurseries, Oundle Road, Polebrook, Northants, PE8 5LQ
Tel: 01832 275660 Fax: 01832 275667
Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Olive Grove Nurseries
Olive Grove Nurseries is a new and exciting business
venture which specialises in the importing of Olive
Trees and Mediterranean plants to the UK.
We are a family business which has been planned,
developed and structured around our own lifestyle
and is now managed and operated by ourselves, Tim
and Jackie Thackeray.
Our decision to develop the nursery was born from a
desire to create a lifestyle business that would allow
us to work, live and meet customers in a relaxed and pleasant environment and theidea to specialise in Mediterranean plants came from living and travelling throughout
Western Europe for several years where we developed a love of Olive Trees and
exotic palms. On our return to England we experienced great difficulties in sourcing
similar plants in the UK for our own patio garden and so decided to create our niche
business.
As a nation of proud homeowners and keen gardeners, we have all seen the
explosion of garden centres and nurseries over the past 20 years, many of whom
carry some small lines of Mediterranean plants, but very few will be able to offer the
scope, size and variety of our extensive stocks. With over 1200 different shapes,
species and sizes of Olive Trees we are sure that we can now be classed as one of the
largest suppliers within the UK.
Over the last 12 months, we have travelled Europe extensively in our search for the
Finest Olive Trees and Mediterranean Plants and now feel we have developed a
range to meet our criteria. Each of the plants displayed within our nursery have been
specifically chosen and hand-selected by ourselves, taking into careful considerationits quality, form, shape and most importantly its price. Ensuring that we can offer
the best value, quality stock to our customers is of high importance to us and
paramount to the success of our business.
We also understand the need for providing a high level of customer service to
everyone who chooses to visit our site whilst providing you all with a personal and
warm welcome.
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Olive Grove Nurseries, Oundle Road, Polebrook, Northants, PE8 5LQ
Tel: 01832 275660 Fax: 01832 275667
Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Introduction to Our Brochure
General information about the plants we grow or wish
to grow in our gardens is never, it would seem to hand
in one place at any time. We have put this brochuretogether in a bid to help you understand a little more
about the plants that we hold in stock and to give you
some indication as to how they will look in the future
and an insight as to how best to look after them .
Any information quoted, is for reference purposes
only and cannot be quoted as the definitive.
Our brochure is arranged alphabetically according to genus, then by species of thatparticular genus. Each entry includes a general description about the principal
features of the plants and information regarding its characteristics, cultivation,
hardiness, planting sites, care and general usage.
Hardiness of Our Plants
Our plants are all imported from the Mediterranean region and in their natural
environment they are, completely hardy having adapted to the conditions which
prevail in and around their habitat. It is only when they are planted in a completely
different situation, and become cultivated plants that hardiness becomes a factor.
Although we can quote hardiness on a general scale, other determining factors such
as location, shelter, positioning, soil type, etc will all have an impact on the plants
growth, survival and characteristics.
Certain measures may be taken to help protect some of the plants during the winter
periods to increase the likelihood of their survival that include fleece protection,
deep mulching and re-positioning.
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Olive Grove Nurseries, Oundle Road, Polebrook, Northants, PE8 5LQ
Tel: 01832 275660 Fax: 01832 275667
Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
As a general guide, we have listed each species by
their degree of hardiness. A plant which is described
as hardy will withstand temperatures that reach as
low as -15oC/5
oF. A frost hardy plant is generally able
to withstand a drop in temperature to -5Co
/23o
F.Many plants will fall between the two categories of
hardy and frost hardy and will, therefore, be seen as
borderline. Half hardy plants are those which will
survive temperatures down to 0oC/32
oF whilst those
described as frost tender will only withstand
temperatures to 5oC/41
oF.
We recommend when temperatures fall below the hardiness levels for each
individual species that extra protection is given to help your plant to survive during
the winter months. Please feel free to ask for our advice on the best plantprotection.
TERMS FOR HARDINESS
Hardy to -15oC/5
oF
Frost Hardy to -5oC/23
oF
Half Hardy to 0o
C/32o
F
Frost Tender To 5oC/41
oF
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Olive Grove Nurseries, Oundle Road, Polebrook, Northants, PE8 5LQ
Tel: 01832 275660 Fax: 01832 275667
Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Abelia GrandifloraGlossy Abelia
This is a fine limbed, evergreen shrub with elegant
leaves like long pointed diamonds and delicate spraysof small tubular flowers which are coloured the
lightest pink.
The shrub flowers from July
through to October and the
flowers carry a delicate
fragrance.
It is pretty throughout this period with its slender archingbranches. The young stems are coloured reddish brown and
are softly pubescent (covered in fine hairs) to the touch.
This Abelia will normally
reach 2m (7ft) but it can
far exceed this height
when grown against a
warm wall. .
Common Name Glossy Abelia
Family Caprifoliaceae
CharacteristicsA semi-evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and fragrant white
flowers tinged with pink
Growth Height up to 3m with a spread of 4m
Hardiness Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Flowers July - October
Planting/Soil/Position Well drained soil in full sun
Care
Abelias regularly produce new growth from low down and thus
benefit from moderate replacement pruning. Spring prune by
removing dead or damaged growth. After flowering, cut back up to
one in four flowered stems to strong new shoots or to the ground.
Best use Border Plant, Pot Plant
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Olive Grove Nurseries, Oundle Road, Polebrook, Northants, PE8 5LQ
Tel: 01832 275660 Fax: 01832 275667
Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Acacia DealbataMimosa
The Acacia Dealbata is a fast growing medium-sized
tree which can grow up to 8m tall and even taller in asheltered location.
It produces the classic florist
cut flower in the form of bright
yellow sprays composed of
twenty-five flowers in globular
heads and feathery leaves that
are silvery green to dark green.
In mild winters, the Acacia will flower from the middle of
January, giving a very wecome spot of colour.
The Dealbata is the
hardiest form of mimosa
and will easily take -7C in
its stride and probably
colder for short periods.
Common Name Silver Wattle Mimosa
Family Mimosaceae
CharacteristicsPretty long feathery leaves with attractive fluffy heads of fragrant
flowers
Growth Height 1.2m, Spread 1.2m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Yellow Flowers January to April
Planting/Soil/Position Moist soil in full sun
CareWater sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing
season. Protect from frost. Doesn't respond well to hard pruning.
Best use Conservatory Plant, Pot Plant, Specimen Tree
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Olive Grove Nurseries, Oundle Road, Polebrook, Northants, PE8 5LQ
Tel: 01832 275660 Fax: 01832 275667
Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Agapanthus Umbellatus AlbusAfrican Lily
The Albus is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial
with large umbels of very large funnel-shaped whiteflowers in mid and late summer.
With bluish green leaves, these
strong-growing plants are
popular for their fine foliage
and striking heads of flowers,
which are usually held well
above the foliage on upright stalks.
The genus name is derived from the Greek agap, love and
anthos, flower.
They enjoy full sun in
moist, well-drained soil
but will also tolerate
shade and periods of
drought once established.
Common Name African Lily
Family Liliaceae
CharacteristicsA beautiful late summer flowering plant with large round heads of
pure white flowers
Growth Height 80cm, Spread 40cm
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers/Fruits White Flowers August to September
Planting/Soil/PositionGrow in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Can also grow in a
container. In cold areas, mulch well overwinter.
CareNo need to cut down in the autumn, as the seed heads look attractive
over winter
Best useArchitectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders,
Mediterranean, Containers, Sub-Tropical
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Olive Grove Nurseries, Oundle Road, Polebrook, Northants, PE8 5LQ
Tel: 01832 275660 Fax: 01832 275667
Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Agapanthus Umbellatus
OvatusAfrican Blue Lily
The Africanus is a clump-forming, evergreen
perennial with strap-like leaves and umbels of
trumpet-shaped, deep blue flowers in late summer.
With bluish green leaves, these
strong-growing plants are
popular for their fine foliage
and striking heads of flowers,
which are usually held well above the foliage on uprightstalks.
The genus name is derived from the Greek agap, love and
anthos, flower.
They enjoy full sun in
moist, well-drained soil
but will also tolerate shad
and periods of drought
once established.
Common Name African Blue Lily
Family Liliaceae
CharacteristicsA beautiful late summer flowering plant with large round heads of
deep blue flowers
Growth Height 80cm, Spread 40cm
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Blue Flowers August to September
Planting/Soil/PositionGrow in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Can also grow in a
container. In cold areas, mulch well overwinter.
CareNo need to cut down in the autumn, as the seed heads look attractive
over winter
Best useArchitectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders,
Mediterranean, Containers, Sub-Tropical
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Olive Grove Nurseries, Oundle Road, Polebrook, Northants, PE8 5LQ
Tel: 01832 275660 Fax: 01832 275667
Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Agave AmericanaCentury Plant
Considered to be one of the most striking and best
remembered features of the Mediterranean, theAgave Americana is an impressive succulent with spiny
lance shaped leaves.
The Americana with its blue-
grey gloomy leaves is the most
commonly cultivated species.
Each growth season, the Agave sends up a tall, pole-like stem
up to 6m in length, which bears in its upper half, greenishflowers in short branches.
Once flowered, the main
rosette dies but plenty of
seed, and often suckers
are produced to continue
life.
Common Name Century Plant
Family Agavaceae
CharacteristicsAn impressive succulent with spiny lance shaped leaves with large
panicles on very tall flower stems of greenish-yellow flowers.
Growth 1.6m in height and 2m spread
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Flowers June July
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, well drained soil in full sun
CareAllow compost to dry out before watering. Keep dry when dormant
and liquid feed fortnightly during growing season
Best use Ideal indoor plant, conservatory plant
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Olive Grove Nurseries, Oundle Road, Polebrook, Northants, PE8 5LQ
Tel: 01832 275660 Fax: 01832 275667
Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Agave Americana MediopictaWhite Striped Century Plant
An evergreen succulent with lance-shaped, fleshy,
bluish green leaves, with toothed edges and needle-sharp tips at the end of each leaf.
The Mediopicta variety has a
central yellow variegated strip
down each leaf.
Tall flower spikes are produced
on mature specimens up to 8m and taller, topped with large
panicles of yellowish funnel-shaped flowers.
This variegated form is not
as hardy as the general
variety and is therefore
ideal when grown as a
container plant which can
be brought in for the
winter months.
Common Name White Striped Century Plant
Family Agavaceae
CharacteristicsAn impressive succulent with spiny lance shaped leaves with large
panicles on very tall flower stems of greenish-yellow flowers.
Growth 1.6m in height and 2m spread
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Flowers June July
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, well drained soil in full sun
CareAllow compost to dry out before watering. Keep dry when dormant
and liquid feed fortnightly during growing season
Best use Ideal indoor plant, conservatory plant
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Olive Grove Nurseries, Oundle Road, Polebrook, Northants, PE8 5LQ
Tel: 01832 275660 Fax: 01832 275667
Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Aloe VeraMedicinal Aloe
This easy to grow succulent is an attractive plant that
forms a clump of rosettes. Each of these has longslender, tapering leaves which are upward reaching
and dark-green with attractive white spotting
Spikes of tubular yellow to
orange flowers are produced
in the summer months.
The sap of the plant is well
known for its healing qualities and is often used in soaps andcosmetics and for medicinal purposes.
Leaf tips can be broken off
and the raw edge applied
directly to small burns.
These plants hold water in
their leaves and root
system to cope with long
periods of drought and
need little watering.
Common Name Medicinal Aloe
Family Aloeaceae
CharacteristicsAn attractive tree-like succulent with long, bright green toothed leaves.
Harmful if eaten.
Growth 80cm in height and 1.3m in spread
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers Yellow to Orange Flowers, May - July
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, well drained soil in full sun
CareAllow compost to dry out before watering. Liquid feed fortnightly
during growing season and water sparingly in Winter
Best use Ideal indoor plant, conservatory plant
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Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Arbutus UnedoStrawberry Tree
This distinctive evergreen shrub, with its fleshy leaves
and reddish bark will eventually grow into animpressive small tree, producing strawberry-shaped
fruits
It has a ruddy cinnamon bark
with glossy dark green leaves,
long and oval in shape.
The tree flowers late in the
year and produces clusters of small white bells. The fruitsdevelop from the previous years flowers.
These strawberry-shaped
fruits which give the tree
its name, hang in short
stalked clusters, producing
an opulent and luxurious
display.
The fruit is generally
considered inedible.
Common Name Strawberry Tree
Family Ericaceae
CharacteristicsA shrubby evergreen tree with interesting red shedding bark. Small
white/pink tinged flowers with red strawberry like fruits in Autumn.
Growth 8m in height and 8m spread
Hardiness Hardy
Flowers August, September
Planting/Soil/Position Sheltered site in full sun. Moist, well drained fertile soil
CarePrune to shape in spring. Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood
cuttings
Best use Border, specimen plant
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Olive Grove Nurseries, Oundle Road, Polebrook, Northants, PE8 5LQ
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Brahea ArmataMexican Blue Palm
The Brahea Armata is a beautiful, cold-tolerant palm
with unusual blue-green fan shaped leaves. Ratherslow growing, this palm can tolerate quite heavy frosts
when mature.
The leaves on a more mature
specimen can be 2m wide and
are overall circular.
The fronds consist of separate,
tapering, individual leaves and each leaf is edged with verysharp teeth. The rigid leaf stalks fan out from the trunk.
There is a large, cream
group of flowers produced,
followed by small clusters
of hard, black fruits.
The overall effect is a spiky,
but elegant and dramatic
specimen plant.
Common Name Mexican Blue Palm
Family Palmae/Arecaceae
CharacteristicsA dramatic architectural plant, with blue-green fan shaped leaves which
are edged with sharp teeth.
Growth Slow growing. Height 16m and spread 6m.
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers Large cream inflorescence followed by black fruits
Planting/Soil/Position Requires full sun with excellent drainage
CareCare should be taken when re-planting as the roots can be very
sensitive. Trim off dead leaves from the bottom of the plant.
Best use Specimen Pot Plant or Outdoor Palm
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Olive Grove Nurseries, Oundle Road, Polebrook, Northants, PE8 5LQ
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Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Butia CapitataPindo Palm, Jelly Palm
The Butia Capitata is a tender palm, which has a thick,
single trunk marked with regular leaf scars up itsbrown length. The fronds curve exuberantly out and
re-curve underneath, making a dramatic silhouette.
Like many palms, the Butia has
an inflorescence flowering
structure.
It produces a mass of yellow
flowers on these structures, followed by orange fruit formsafter the female flowers have been pollinated.
These fruits are often
called pindo dates.
This is a beautiful cold
hardy palm that is drought
tolerant and very easy to
grow, although it may
require some protection in
frost.
Common Name Pindo Palm, Jelly Palm
Family Palmae/Arecaceae
CharacteristicsSingle trunk cold hardy palm with curved fronds, producing a yellow
inflorescent flowering structure.
Growth Height 7m with a spread of 3m
Hardiness Frost Hardy to Hardy
Flowers Yellow female flowers followed by orange fruit
Planting/Soil/Position Well drained soil in either full sun or partial shade
CareSome protection may be needed when temperatures fall below -4C in
smaller plants. Trim dead leaves from bottom
Best use Specimen Pot Plant or Outdoor Palm
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
CallistemonCrimson Bottlebrush
This medium-sized shrub has lovely bright red fuzzy
looking flowers held in vertical spikes like fat bottlebrushes from which it derives its common name, the
Crimson Bottlebrush.
The Callistemon blooms in
early spring, when it covers
itself in the bright red
blossoms and a few flower
clusters are also produced
sporadically throughout the summer. The bark is somewhatrough and light brown.
The leaves are narrow,
lance shaped and leathery,
with a distinctly citrus
aroma.
It is quite a tender plant
and can be grown indoors,
but needs exposure to the
sunshine to flower.
Common Name Crimson Bottlebrush
Family Myrtaceae
CharacteristicsAttractive shrub, arching pink-red young stems, with dark green leaves,
lemon-scented when crushed. Crimson bottlebrush-like flowers.
Growth Height 2-4m, Spread 2-3m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers Early spring and sporadically throughout the summer
Planting/Soil/Position Well drained soil in full sun.
CareAvoid heavy soils and soggy grown. Protect with mulch around the
roots until established
Best use Border, Pot, Conservatory Plant
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Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Camellia JaponicaCamellia
The Camellia Japonica is one of the classic spring-
flowering shrubs with colourful waxy flowers and fineglossy foliage. Even after flowering it is a decorative
evergreen for the remainder of the year.
There are more than 2000
hybrids developed from the
Camellia japonica and the
shade of the flowers can vary
from red to pink to white and sometimes have multi-coloured
stripes or specks.
The flowers are large and conspicuous, 112 cm diameter,
with 59 petals.
The leaves are alternate,
simple, broadly elliptic,
thick and smooth. The
upper side of the leaf isdark green in colour, and
the lower side of the leaf
is a paler green.
Common Name Camellia
Family Theaceae
Characteristics Beautiful single red flowers with attractive glossy green leaves
Growth Height 1.8m, Spread 1.2m
Hardiness Frost Hardy to Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Flowers March - May
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, well-drained, lime-free soil in partial/full shade.
CareProtect from cold, drying winds and frosts. Leading branches must
not be cut back
Best useBeds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower
Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wall side and Trellises
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Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
ChaenomelesFlowering Quince
The Japanese quince is invaluable for early spring
colour when its brightly coloured flowers stud the barethorny stems for weeks.
These flowers which are 3
4.5cm in diameter, with 5
petals mature into rounded
green or yellow quinces which
can make a delicious jelly.
These fruits are very hard and astringent and unpleasant toeat raw, though they do soften and become less astringent
after frost.
The leaves are alternately
arranged, simple, and have
a serrated margin.
It's one of the easiest of all
shrubs to grow in virtually
any soil and can also be
trained onto a shady wall.
Common Name Flowering Quince
Family Rosaceae
Characteristics
A spreading deciduous thorny shrub with rounded dark-green glossy
leaves. Flowers in small clusters are borne in spring, followed by green
yellow edible fruits.Growth Height 1.4m, Spread 1.2m
Hardiness Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Flowers April to May, Fruits - August
Planting/Soil/Position Well drained, fertile soil in partial/full shade
CareAfter flowering, prune side-shoots to five or six leaves and remove
crossing stems.
Best use Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wall side and Trellises
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Chamaerops HumilisEuropean Fan Palm
A clump-forming, rarely single-stemmed palm which
grows up to 3m or taller, though often less in coolerclimates.
Palmate leaves are triangular
and fan-shaped and are deeply
divided into multiple segments
that are themselves split at the
tips on spiny stems.
Small cluster of ochre yellow flowers appear close to thetrunk, hidden by the leaves in summer.
Very drought and wind
tolerant once established
and will take lows of -10C
for short periods with little
damage if grown in well
drained soil and in a
sheltered location.
Common Name European Fan Palm
Family Arecaceae
CharacteristicsA hardy clump forming palm with triangular fan shaped leaves,
producing yellow flowers in summer
Growth Height up to 3m
Hardiness Frost Hardy to Hardy
Flowers April - August
Planting/Soil/Position Sandy, well-drained soil in full sun
Care
Water regularly during growing season. Do not overwater. Water less
during winter, only making sure that the root ball does not dry out.
Remove lower leaves as they become tatty, cutting close to the trunk.
Best use Pot Plant, Conservatory Plant
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Chamaerops Humilis CeriferaDwarf Blue Fan Palm
This evergreen, low-maintenance palm originates from
high in the mountains of Southern Europe and canwithstand cold, heat, drought, and varying degrees of
sunlight to survive.
It has pale blue waxy leaves
which make it very distinctive
from the regular Chamaerops.
This palm tends to produce
suckers from its base, which in turn creates multiple trunkswith sharp spines on the stems, forming pinnate leaves.
One of the hardiest of blue
palms which are suitable
for growing in the UK.
Ceriferas can be planted in
windy locations without
damaging the leaves.
Common Name Dwarf Blue Fan Palm
Family Palmae/Arecaceae
CharacteristicsOne of the hardiest of blue palms. Pale Blue waxy leaves with multiple
trunks.
Growth Height up to 1.8m with a spread of 2m
Hardiness Frost Hardy to Hardy
Flowers
Planting/Soil/Position Well drained soil in a sunny position
CareFeed with palm food in spring/summer and keep fairly dry in winter
months
Best use Specimen Pot Plant or Outdoor Palm
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Cordyline AustralisNew Zealand Cabbage Plant, Cornish Palm
A striking tree, which can reach between 6 and 12m
tall with multiple trunks topped with dense, archingleaves up to 2m long and 5cm wide.
Huge inflorescences are
creamy white and highly
scented, with a divine
fragrance of lilies in late spring,
followed by tiny white fruit in
autumn.
Young plants grow in a single stem until they flower, which
causes them to branch.
Once flowered, the main
rosette dies but plenty of
seed, and often suckers are
produced to continue life.
If the main shoot is killed
by heavy frost, it will re-
shoot from the base.
Common Name New Zealand Cabbage Plant, Cornish Palm
Family Agavaceae
CharacteristicsErect, palm-like tree with arching, narrow light-green leaves. Mature
trees bear tiny white flowers followed by white or blue-tinted berries.
Growth Height up to 10m and spread up to 4m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers June, July
Planting/Soil/Position Sheltered site in full sun/partial shade. Well drained fertile soil
Care Keep moist in first year
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Cordyline IndivisaBroad Leaf Cabbage Plant
Another New Zealand native, with has much thicker
leaves and is much more exotic that the CordylineAustralis. The species name, meaning undivided
refers to the unbranching trunk.
The Indivisa tends to be shorter
than the Australis and can grow
up to 1.5m tall with very large
leaves that are soft to the touch
and when older tend to have a
broad, yellow stripe down the middle, with a central vein thatis predominately red or yellow.
Large inflorescence is white
and pendulous.
When young the Indivisa is
slightly more tender than
the Australis, but once
established is hardier.
Common Name New Zealand Cabbage Plant, Cornish Palm
Family Agavaceae
CharacteristicsErect, palm-like tree with arching, narrow light-green leaves. Mature
trees bear tiny white flowers followed by white or blue-tinted berries.
Growth Height up to 10m and spread up to 4m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers June, July
Planting/Soil/Position Sheltered site in full sun/partial shade. Well drained fertile soil
Care Keep moist in first year
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Cortaderia SelloanaPampas Grass
Very architectural, clump-forming, tufted, evergreen
perennial growing up to 3m tall with arching, linear,rough-surfaced mid-green leaves, forming dense,
impenetrable clumps.
From late summer onward,
silvery white, feathery panicles
arise.
The Cortaderia Selloana was first introduced to Europe as an
ornamental grass.
The feathery flower head
plumes, when dried, are
widely used in flower
arrangements and other
ornamental displays.
Pampas Grass is highlyadaptable and can grow in
a range of environments
and climates.
Common Name Pampas Grass
Family Gramineae
CharacteristicsDensely tufted, clump-forming perennial grass with arching mid-green
leaves, and tall stems of silky, silvery plumes.
Growth Height 2.5m, Spread 1.5m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Flowers August - September
Planting/Soil/Position Well-drained, fertile soil in full sun
CareIn late winter, cut back spent flower stems and dead foliage at the
base.
Best use Border, Ornamental Grass or Specimen Plant
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Cycas RevolutaSago Palm
Though often referred to by its common name Sago
Palm the Cycas Revoluta is not actually a palm, but acycad. It is often seen as a houseplant in the UK as it is
undemanding and easy to care for.
It has a reputation for being
slow growing, but can often
produce several new leaves at
once.
The individual fronds which can be up to 1.5m in length makea rigid, symmetrical arch of deep glossy green leaves
These leaves grow out
from a fat rather bulbous
and chestnut coloured
stem that gradually
elongates over the years.
Larger specimens may be
planted outdoors and will
withstand frosts, but do
insulate any younger plants against cold weather
Common Name Sago Palm
Family Cycadaceae
Characteristics An architectural plant with stiff, palm-like glossy arching leaves
Growth Height and spread up to 1.5m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers May, August
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, well drained soil. In a bright room away from direct sunlight
CareWater sparingly in Winter. Mist regularly and liquid feed fortnightly in
Summer
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Dasylirion LongissimumMexican Grass Tree
One for the exotic garden, this very spectacular
Mexican, tree-like succulent (with a trunk) has a sprayof symmetrical stiff, arching, strap-like leaves.
The trunk of the Longissimum
can grow to 6 feet or more,
topped by a 6 foot wide
rounded head of leaves.
The older, bottom leaves can
be trimmed off to expose the trunk. In summer, there is adramatic show of bell-like flowers, emerging from reddish
buds.
The Longissimum is a great
container plant which makes
a specimen focal point in the
garden.
Common Name Mexican Grass Tree
Family Agavaceae
CharacteristicsA spectacular tree-like succulent with a spray of symmetrical stiff,
arching strap-like leaves, producing bell-like flowers in summer
Growth 1.8m in height and 1.8m spread
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers June - August
Planting/Soil/Position Sheltered, sunny position
CareRegularly water during summer months, keep dry during winter months
and ensure that compost has plenty of added grit for free-drainage
Best use Specimen container plant
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Dasylirion WheeleriBlue Desert Spoon
The Dasylirion Wheeleri makes a dramatic round ball
of long spiky looking leaves that ray out from thetrunk. The leaves are coloured bluish-green and have a
waxy coat on their surface
These slender leaves have small
yellow teeth on the margins.
The flower stalks can be
roasted and eaten. The leaf
fibres can be used for thatching and it can be a raw materialin the production of a rough alcohol called Sotol.
The stem is topped by a
long plume of straw-
coloured small flowers.
The colour of the flowers
determinate the gender of
the plant, being mostly
white coloured for males
and purple-pink for
females plants.
Common Name Blue Desert Spoon
Family Agavaceae
Characteristics
A dramatic round ball of long spiky looking leaves that ray out from the
trunk. It is especially magical when against the light.
Growth Height 5m with a spread of 2m
Hardiness Hardy
Flowers White coloured for male plants and purple-pink for female plants
Planting/Soil/Position Full sun
CareThis is a frost tender plant, particularly when young. Prune back in
October
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Dicksonia AntarticaWoolly Tree Fern
The most famous tree fern in the Northern
Hemisphere, the Dicksonia Antartica has masses ofdense fibrous roots which adorn its lower parts.
Bi-pinnate, lance shaped fronds
grow up to 3m long in the wild,
although usually half this in
cool summer gardens and the
overlapping frond stalk bases
persist after the fronds are shed
on the upper section.
When juvenile, fronds are tightly packed in the crown,
emerging in the spring,
unfurling into an attractive
hairy crosier over a week
or so and transforming into
bright pale green fronds,
maturing to dark green.
Trunks should be kept
moist at all times;
otherwise the fronds will become small and inferior in future years.
Common Name Woolly Tree Fern
Family Dicksoniaceae
CharacteristicsA tree-like evergreen fern with delicate fronds, pale green at first then
darkening with age
Growth Height 3m and spread 3m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers Fronds unfurl in early spring
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, well drained soil. Sheltered site
CareIn dry weather hose down trunk daily and feed regularly from the top,
directly in the crown with fern food. Protect from frost
Best use Conservatory Plant, Pot Plant, Specimen Tree
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Diospyros KakiPersimmon, Sharon Fruit Tree
The Diospyros Kaki is a small deciduous tree, which
can be grown as a large shrub, with handsomepolished leaves and producing bright orange-yellow-
red edible fruits in autumn.
The leaves are alternate and
ovate and are slightly yellowish
green in youth, turning a dark
glossy green with age.
The trees have either male or female flowers but very rarelymay produce both male and female flowers at the same time.
Female flowers are single
and cream coloured, whilst
the male flowers are pink-
tinged and mainly borne in
threes.
The fruits, commonly
known as persimmon will
only sweeten if fertilised.
Common Name Persimmon, Sharon Fruit Tree
Family Ebenaceae
CharacteristicsA deciduous shrub or tree with handsome polished leaves and
producing bright orange edible fruits.
Growth Height 12m with a spread of 7m
Hardiness Hardy
Flowers July - August
Planting/Soil/Position Well drained soil in semi shaded and sheltered position
Care
Will withstand short periods of drought, but fruit will be bigger with
regular watering. Spread fertiliser under canopy late winter/early
spring
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Eriobotrya JaponicaLoquat
This sturdy evergreen bush or tree has large, long
leaves which are dark-green, tough and leathery with aserrated margin and produces clumps of egg-shaped
orange fruits commonly known as loquats.
These trees are unusual among
fruit trees in that the flowers
appear in autumn or early
winter and the fruit ripens in
late winter or early spring.
The plant is best grown with the protection of a wall.
The flowers are 2cm in
diameter, with 5 petals
and produced in stiff
panicles of three to ten
flowers.
Continual hard frost will
prevent this tree from
fruiting as they flower in
the winter.
Common Name Loquat
Family Rosaceae
Characteristics
A vigorous spreading tree with bold, pointed, dark green glossy leaves.
Large panicles of fragrant white flowers, followed by fruit.
Growth Height 8m and spread 8m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers September January, Fruits in March
Planting/Soil/Position Fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered site with full sun.
Care Provide a deep winter mulch
Best use Specimen Tree, Warm Wall
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Euonymus JaponicusJapanese Spindle
Being upright and bushy, this evergreen shrub is
typically grown as a hedge or a well-clipped specimenin long borders where it makes an effective divider.
Its leaves are long, smooth,
plump and roughly lance-
shaped.
They are dark-green at the
centre and have a broad, slightly irregular, creamy-white
edging, most pronounced at the leaf tip which is oftencompletely white.
This plant provides the
best variegation when
grown in full sun but will
also tolerate partial shade.
All parts of the plant areharmful if eaten.
Common Name Japanese Spindle
Family Celastraceae
CharacteristicsA large shrub with evergreen glossy, dark green leaves narrowly
margined creamy white
Growth Height 2m, Spread 2m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers/Fruits
Planting/Soil/Position Well-drained soil in full sun/partial shade
Care Prune out any branches that revert to all green
Best use Border, Hedging, Container
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Feijoa SellowianaPineapple Guava
The Feijoa Sellowiana is a slow-growing, tender
evergreen tree with long, oval, dark green leaveswhich are lighter in colour on their underside.
The flowers are unusual: they
look like little, spiky brushes
and consist of masses of red
stamens with the sepals folded
back to display their white
insides.
Fruits are rare, but if they occur, they are egg-shaped, some
4cm long, very aromatic
and pleasant to eat.
Many clones are not self-
fertile and need another
pineapple guava to act as
the pollinator.
Common Name Pineapple Guava
Family Myrtaceae
CharacteristicsA bushy shrub with grey-green leaves, white beneath. Flowers have
long red stamens, purple-red petals.
Growth Height up to 2m with a spread of 2.5m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Flowers June-July
Planting/Soil/Position Well drained light soil in a sheltered position with full sun
Care
Light pruning after fruiting will encourage new growth and permits
easier harvesting. When grown as a hedge, it responds well to heavy
pruning or shearing, but this reduces flower and fruit production
Best useArchitectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low
Maintenance, Containers, Wall side and Trellises
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Ficus CaricaCommon Fig
This is a picturesque tropical looking tree with a
dramatic spreading habit, whereby the breadth isoften wider than the height. A typical Mediterranean
tree, it is widely grown for its edible fruit, the fig.
Figs are unusual fruits. They
are formed from the stem
which forms a hollow enclosing
tiny flowers. Pollination is
reliant on a tiny wasp entering
and laying her eggs. The emerging wasps carry pollen fromthis fig to others and the cycle continues. Once pollinated,
the flower forms a fruit still within the hollowed stem. This
stem matures to a pear
shape that has a small hole
at the end of the structure.
Figs are most likely to grow
on a plant grown in a very
warm, sheltered situation.
Common Name Common Fig
Family Moraceae
Characteristics
A deciduous shrub with handsome foliage of large, deeply lobed leaves.
Minute petal less flowers are contained in a hollowed-out receptacle,
which enlarges to form edible fruitGrowth Height 3m and spread 4m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers Fruits August September
Planting/Soil/Position Fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered site with full sun.
Care Provide a deep winter mulch
Best use Specimen Tree
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Grevillea
The Grevillea is a wild flower of Australia and the
structure of the flowers of these plants and the fact
that they have no petals makes them unusual.
With attractive needle-like
foliage, and distinctive spider-
like flowers Grevilleas offer
ornamental elegance and most
flower for very long periods.
The coloured calyx is divided into four segments and the
anthers are born in the hollows at the ends, while the pistilstands out boldly.
Pruning of Grevilleas
keeps them more compact
and encourages more
flowers, and the plant will
live longer. If they are left
unpruned, they tend to become gaunt and the lower
branches do not flower.
Grevillea Juniperina - a ground hugger with pale yellow flowers
Grevillea Rosmarinifolia 'Jenkinsii' - grey leaves and red flowers, grows to 1m
Family Proteaceae
Characteristics Attractive needle-like foliage with distinctive spidery flowers
Growth Height up to 4m with a spread of up to 3m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers/FruitsJuniperina Yellow flowers May to July
Rosmarinifolia Pink to bright red flowers September to June
Planting/Soil/Position Slightly acidic free draining soil in a sheltered sunny position
Care
Grevillea can be prone to frost damage and in areas of more than
moderate frost, winter protection may be necessary. Hardiness does
improve with age.
Best use Container Plant, Border
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Ilex AquifoliumCommon Holly
Common holly is a useful evergreen shrub with dark
green, spiny leaves and can be grown as a specimentree, clipped bush or as a hedge.
When grown as a tree, after
some years, you get a solid and
imposing specimen.
If bare-trunked, you have the
pleasure of its smooth, near-white bark which looks
wonderful with the dark, glossy green rigid foliage.
Plants are either male or
female. Both sexes are
required for the female
plants to produce their
winter berries, which
appear from late autumn
to mid-winter.
Common Name Common Holly
Family Aquifoliaceae
Characteristics
An evergreen shrub with spiny glossy, wavy margined, dark green
leaves. Insignificant flowers in summer producing long lasting red
berries in autumn.
Growth Maximum height 25m with a 8m spread
Hardiness Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Flowers May-June, Fruits September
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, well-drained soil in full sun
Care
Not to be planted in open areas where exposed to cold winter winds
or excessively hot summer sun. Keep soil moist in summer, but allow
it to dry out in the autumn.
Best use Specimen Tree, Container Plant, Hedging
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Jasminum NudiflorumWinter Jasmine
A popular and reliable shrub, widely grown as a wall
shrub or climber. It can be allowed to scramble freelyover a low wall or up a bank, or trained up a vertical
framework.
Unlike many other jasmines,
winter jasmine does not twine,
so will need tying-in if grown
vertically.
The stems are bright green and
give an evergreen impression, even in winter when the tinybright yellow blooms appear, weatherproof in all but the
coldest snaps.
Flowers are 1 - 1.5 in (2.5 -
4 cm) across and are
bright-yellow. They are not
scented.
Common Name Winter Jasmine
Family Oleaceae
CharacteristicsA slender shrub with arching stems and clusters of fragrant, bright
yellow flowers produced before the leaves in winter and early spring.
Growth Height up to 3m, Spread 3m
Hardiness Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Yellow Flowers May to September
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun/partial shade
CareRegular pruning keeps bushes under control and prevents bare
patches from appearing.
Best use Wall Climber, Trellis
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Laurus NobilisBay Tree
The bay tree is an aromatic evergreen tree or large
shrub, native to the Mediterranean region and is anessential foliage plant for the herb garden.
The plant has long, dark green
leaves that are aromatic with a
dense habit.
Rounded clusters of greenish
white flowers are tucked into
the leaf axils and appear in April, followed by berries, whichstart off deep-green then change to black.
Often trained and clipped
for topiary they make fine
structural features in
formal gardens.
May be damaged by frost,
therefore better to grow in
containers and move to a
warmer position in winter.
Common Name Bay Tree
Family Lauraceae
Characteristics An excellent foliage plant which lends itself to topiary.
Growth Height 12m and spread 10m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Flowers April May, Fruits June - August
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, well-drained soil
CareMist regularly. Water sparingly in Winter and liquid feed fortnightly
during the growing season
Best use Culinary, Houseplant, Conservatory Plant, Specimen Pot Plant
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Ligustrum JonandrumPrivet
A change from the common garden privet, this is a
tough and versatile evergreen shrub that can beclipped into all kinds of interesting shapes.
It has small, dark green oval
leaves and creamy white
flowers throughout spring and
tiny black berries are produced
in autumn.
If left untrimmed, it will make a large shapely shrub withprofuse white flowers with a rather unusual scent in late
summer.
A low maintenance shrub
whose dark evergreen
leaves can provide the
perfect compliment for a
cottage garden.
Common Name Privet
Family Oleaceae
Characteristics
A bushy shrub with dark green leaves and creamy white flowers,
followed by black berries.
Growth Height 2m, Spread 2m
Hardiness Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Creamy White Flowers in Spring, Black Berries in Autumn
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Care Can be pruned hard to create topiary. Prune in spring to early summer
Best use Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Container Plant
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Lonicera JaponicaHoneysuckle
The early Dutch honeysuckle has large cartwheel-
shaped flower-heads made up of rings of curved,almost tubular individual flowers.
These deepen in colour slightly
as the flowers age, so the
plants have white, cream and
yellow flowers open at the
same time.
The plants are vigorous twiners that climb rapidly up trellis orover arches, where they associate well with climbing roses or
other varieties of honeysuckle, offering a good way to extend
the flowering season.
After flowering it bears
glossy, blue-black berries.
Common Name Honeysuckle
Family Caprifoliaceae
Characteristics
A twining climber with glossy dark green leaves attractively veined
yellow and fragrant purple-flushed white flowers followed by blue-
black berries.
Growth Fast Growing, Height up to 6m.
Hardiness Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Flowers May August, Fruits August
Planting/Soil/Position Well drained, light soil in full/partial shade
CareOnce established, the plants need only moderate watering, unless the
summer is very dry.
Best use Climber, trellis, wall cover
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Tel: 01832 275660 Fax: 01832 275667
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Magnolia Grandiflora
'Galissoniere'Magnolia
An evergreen, broadly pyramidal tree which can grow
up to 10 metres tall and 10 metres wide though can be
pruned to keep to a more manageable size.
The Galissoniere has large,
oblong, glossy green leaves
which have reddish/brown
hairs underneath.
Large creamy white, cup-shaped fragrant flowers are
produced at the end of the shoots from late summer to early
autumn.
Wind and late frost can
damage the flowers, so
magnolias are best grown
in a sheltered position.
Common Name Magnolia
Family Magnoliaceae
Characteristics
A broadly conical evergreen tree with glossy dark green leaves, large
showy cup-shaped creamy white flowers produced from late summer
to early autumn.Growth Height 15m, Spread 7m
Hardiness Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Creamy White Flowers August to September
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, but well-drained soil in full sun/partial shade
CarePlant in moist, humus-rich soil. Some protection may be neededfrom late winter frosts. Can be wall-trained
Best use Architectural, Specimen Tree or Container Plant,
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Nandina DomesticaHeavenly Bamboo
Despite its common name Nandina is not a bamboo,
but a relative of Berberis. It forms a tall shrub with alacy appearance that can grow up to 1.8m high.
The plants also produce
clusters of small white flowers
that are followed by attractive
bunches of red berries after a
good summer.
The young leaves in spring are brightly coloured pink to redbefore turning green; old leaves turn red or purple again
before falling. The brilliant leaf colour often remains all
winter.
Although it is a hardy
plant, grow it in a
sheltered spot as the
growth can be damagedby hard frosts or cold
winds.
Common Name Heavenly Bamboo
Family Berberidaceae
Characteristics
An evergreen shrub with elegant green foliage and pretty white
flowers with large yellow anthers in mid-summer followed by bright
red fruit.
Growth Height 2m, Spread 1.5m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers/Fruits White Flowers July to August, Fruits - August
Planting/Soil/Position Plant in moist, but well-drained, soil in a sheltered, sunny spot
Care
Survives with neglect, although regular fertilization encourages
growth and thicker plants. It is a low maintenance shrub and requires
only one pruning each year to control plant height, if needed
Best use Cottage/informal Gardens, Beds and Borders, Ornamental
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Nerium OleanderRose Bay
The tender Mediterranean rose bay is a shrubby
evergreen that's highly rated for its mix of flowers andleaves.
It is a small to large evergreen
shrub that can be trained as a
single or multi-stemmed tree.
Its leaves are long, thin, stiff
and leathery and are grey-green in colour, though lighter
underneath.
Flowers form in terminal clusters and can be white, red, pink
or yellow and can be
single or double, blooming
from late spring to early
autumn.
May be kept outdoors in apot during the summer
months, but advisable to
bring indoors before the
frosts.
Common Name Rose Bay
Family Apocynaceae
Characteristics A very free flowering plant with large clusters of beautiful flowers
Growth Height 2m, Spread 1.5m
Hardiness Half Hardy
Flowers/Fruits White, Red, Pink or Yellow Flowers June to August
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, well-drained soil in full sun
CareWater sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Water with tepid water,
Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season
Best use Container Plant, Houseplant, Conservatory
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Olea EuropaeaOlive Tree
An evergreen, slow-growing, long-lived tree from the
Mediterranean region to a height and spread of up to10m, though much less in cool-temperate gardens.
Leaves are narrowly oblong,
greyish green above and silver
underneath.
Small fragrant flowers are
borne in late summer, followed
by green, becoming dark purple edible fruits, commonlyknown as olives.
Fruits need a very hot
summer to ripen, so trees
are mainly grown for their
foliage in cool-summer
areas.
With age, the trunk and
branches become superbly
knurled and contorted.
Common Name Olive Tree
Family Oleaceae
Characteristics
An evergreen rounded tree with grey-green leather leaves and tiny
fragrant white flowers which are followed by edible green fruits,
ripening to black.Growth Height 10m and spread 10m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Flowers June August, Fruits August
Planting/Soil/Position Well drained, fertile soil
Care Does not like to be too wet, prefers roots to be kept dry.
Best use Specimen Pot Plant, Conservatory Plant, Specimen Tree
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Phoenix CanariensisCanary Island Date Palm
The Phoenix Canariensis is a very large palm hailing
from the Canary Islands, growing to about 20m tallwith a crown spreading up to 9m across in its native
habitat.
The crown is made up of a
large number of graceful,
arching fronds up to 6m long
and sharply spined at the base.
Although not completely hardy, it can be grown in largecontainers with good winter protection.
Mature palms produce
bunches of cream, bowl-
shaped flowers in summer
which are followed by
small black fruits.
Older plants are much
hardier than juvenile ones.
.
Common Name Canary Island Date Palm
Family Arecaceae
CharacteristicsAn impressive foliage plant with a stout trunk and deep green, arching
pinnate leaves.
Growth Height up to 20m and spread up to 6m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Flowers May June, Fruits August
Planting/Soil/Position Good, well drained soil in full sun
CareRegular watering in summer will produce a much bigger plant. In very
cold weather, tie fronds together to protect the growing point.
Best use Conservatory Plant, Specimen Tree
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Phormium CookianumMountain Flax
Phormium Cookianum is a clump-forming perennial
growing up to 2m tall when in flower, with broad,arching, linear light to yellowish green leaves.
Tubular, yellow flowers are
borne in upright panicles in
summer.
Phormiums can be damaged by
cold winds and severe frosts in
some areas of the country and will benefit from some winterprotection.
It is advisable in very
cold weather to tie the
leaves together and wrap
in fleece.
Common Name Mountain Flax
Family Agavaceae
CharacteristicsA highly ornamental plant with striking sword shaped lime green leaves
stripped and margined cream. Attractive tubular flowers.
Growth Height 1m, Spread 1m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers Yellow Flowers July to August
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, Well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered site. Full sun.
CareProvide deep winter mulch, Dead head after flowering. Protect from
winter wet
Best use Border, Cut flower, Specimen, Container, Pot
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Phormium Tenax
AtropurpureumNew Zealand Flax
A clump-forming perennial growing up to 2.5m tall by
with rigid and upright, reddish purple leaves.
The Tenax variety is the
tallest of the Phormiums and
produces tall flower spikes
with curved, tubular orange to
red flowers in erect panicles in
summer.
Phormiums can be damaged by cold winds and severe frosts
in some areas of the
country and will benefit
from some winter
protection.
It is advisable in very cold
weather to tie the leaves
together and wrap in
fleece.
Common Name New Zealand Flax
Family Agavaceae
CharacteristicsA highly ornamental plant with striking sword shaped purplish-bronze
leaves. Attractive tubular flowers.
Growth Height 2.5m, Spread 2m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Flowers July to August
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, Well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered site. Full sun.
CareProvide deep winter mulch, Dead head after flowering. Protect from
winter wet and heavy frosts
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Phormium Tenax VariegatumNew Zealand Flax
A clump-forming perennial growing up to 2.5m tall
with rigid and upright, broad leaves which are greenwith cream bands.
The Tenax variety is the
tallest of the Phormiums and
produces tall flower spikes
with curved, tubular orange to
red flowers in erect panicles in
summer.
Phormiums can be damaged by cold winds and severe frosts
in some areas of the
country and will benefit
from some winter
protection.
It is advisable in very cold
weather to tie the leaves
together and wrap in
fleece.
Common Name New Zealand Flax
Family Agavaceae
CharacteristicsA highly ornamental plant with striking sword shaped lime green leaves
stripped and margined cream. Attractive tubular flowers.
Growth Height 4m, Spread 2m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers Red Flowers July to August
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, Well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered site. Full sun.
CareProvide deep winter mulch, Dead head after flowering. Protect from
winter wet
Best use Border, Cut flower, Specimen, Container, Pot
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
PhotiniaChristmas Berry
Photinia is an evergreen shrub in the rose family which
is grown for its foliage, which is often strikinglycoloured in spring. Typically they grow from 3-15m
tall, with an irregular crown of
angular branches which are
often (but not always) thorny.
The leaves which are dark
green and glossy when mature
and brilliant red when young, are alternate, entire or finely
toothed, varying in length between species.
The flowers are produced
in early summer, in dense
panicles with 5 rounded
white petals which have a
mild hawthorn-like scent.
The majority of species areevergreen but several are
deciduous.
Common Name Christmas Berry
Family Rosaceae
CharacteristicsA spreading, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves, red when
young. Small white flowers are followed by bright red fruit.
Growth Height 10m, Spread 8m
Hardiness Hardy
Flowers/Fruits White Flowers May to June, Red Fruit s - August
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, Well-drained fertile soil in full sun/partial shade
CareSome shelter is advisable in frosts. For a tidy, neat appearance,
prune annually to shape.
Best use Hedging Plant, Screen, Container Plant
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Phyllostachys AureaGolden Bamboo
Phyllostachys or Golden Bamboo by its common
name is one of the most important plants for use inany exotic garden and makes a striking addition to the
back of a shrubbery or as a good specimen plant.
The key identification feature
of the Phyllostachys is the
indented groove that runs
longitudinally down each stem
on alternate sides.
The Aurea variety is a very large, clump forming evergreen
bamboo with bright green canes growing yellow with age and
long, narrow leaves darker
in colour than the stems
making a striking contrast.
It is easy to distinguish
from other bamboos bythe large nodes at the
base of the canes.
Common Name Golden Bamboo
Family Gramineae
CharacteristicsA clump-forming erect bamboo with grooved bright mid-green canes,
becoming yellow-brown. Narrow yellowish to golden green leaves.
Growth Height up to 6m, with a spread of 1.5m
Hardiness Hardy
Flowers/Fruits
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, well-drained fertile soil in full sun/partial shade.
CareBest to protect from cold drying winds. If planted in a container use
loam-based compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser.
Best use Architectural, Hedging, Screen, Ornamental, Windbreak
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Pittosporum TobiraJapanese Mock Orange
Commonly known as the Japanese Mock Orange
because the scent put forth by its blossoms is similarto that of the sweet orange.
A dense, compact shrub, which
can grow up to 3.5m tall and
will in general grow taller in
the shade whilst those grown
in full sun are more compact.
The leathery leaves are glossy on the top with undersidesthat are lighter and have a dull surface and the variegated
form has grey-green leaves with cream-colored irregular
margins.
The small flowers are held
in clusters at the branch
tips. They are pure white
when they emerge fromthe bud and slowly age to
a mellow creamy yellow.
Common Name Japanese Mock Orange
Family Pittosporaceae
CharacteristicsA very attractive foliage plant with lustrous green leaves and clusters
of sweetly scented small bell shaped flowers.
Growth Height 3.5m, Spread 1m
Hardiness Half Hardy
Flowers/Fruits Creamy White Flowers May to June
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, but well-drained soil in full sun/partial shade
CareWater regularly and feed once a month during growing season.
Protect in colder parts from cold, drying winds.
Best use Conservatory/Houseplant, Border, Specimen Container
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Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Rhyncospermum JasminoidesStar Jasmine
Star jasmine or confederate jasmine is a woody,
evergreen climber with rich, dark green leaves whichturn bronze-red in winter.
This fairly vigorous climber
produces an abundance of
sweet scented star shaped
white flowers from June to late
summer.
Though not a "true" jasmine, it exhibits somewhat similarflowers.
Otherwise referred to as
Trachelospermum
Jasminoides.
Common Name Star Jasmine
Family Apocynaceae
CharacteristicsA twining climber with glossy dark green leaves, turning bronze-red in
winter. Pure white flowers from mid to late summer.
Growth Height 9m, Spread 8m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers White Flowers July to August
Planting/Soil/PositionWell drained, fertile soil in full sun/partial shade. Shelter from cold
drying winds
CareWater freely and apply a balanced fertiliser monthly during the growing
season, water sparingly in winter
Best use Conservatory, Climber, Trellis, Fencing, Container
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Sabal CausiarumPuerto Rican Hat Palm
Sabal Causiarum, commonly known as the Puerto
Rican hat palm, is a species of palm which is native toPuerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands. As its
common and scientific names suggest, its leaves are
used in the manufacture of hats.
A fan palm with solitary, very
stout stems which can grow up
to 10m tall.
Each plant has between 20 and 30 leaves, which are deepgreen in colour and are deeply divided to about half their
length into several segments which may droop at the ends.
Inflorescences (clusters of
flowers), creamy white in
colour are branched,
arching or pendulous, and
longer than the leaves and
go on to bear oval-shaped,
black fruit.
Common Name Puerto Rican Hat Palm
Family Arecaceae
CharacteristicsA solitary fan palm with stout stems and inflorescences of creamy white
flowers producing oval-shaped black fruit
Growth Height up to 15m with a spread of up to 5m
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers Creamy white inflorescences
Planting/Soil/Position Well-drained soil in a sunny position
CareEnsure you protect from strong and cold drying winds and from hard
winter frosts
Best use Container plant, Architectural, Specimen Plant
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Sabal MinorDwarf Palmetto
A slow-growing, trunkless palm with can grow up to
3m high by 3.5m wide in its native environment andmuch less in cool-summer areas.
Fronds form at ground level or
just above the crown and are
stiff, greyish blue and split into
many narrow segments.
Its flowers are yellowish-white
and produced in large panicles extending out beyond theleaves. The fruit is a black drupe (stone-fruit) containing a
single seed.
This palm prefers moist,
well-drained soil, but is
drought tolerant when
mature. It is reputed to be
one of the hardiest of
palms and able to
withstand frosts down to
-15C for short periods.
.
Common Name Dwarf Palmetto
Family Arecaceae
CharacteristicsA trunkless, slow growing palm with blue-grey pinnate fronds and
renowned as one of the hardiest of all palms
Growth Height up to 5m with a spread of up to 2m
Hardiness Hardy
Flowers White Flowers in summer, black fruit in autumn
Planting/Soil/Position Moist, but well-drained soil in full sun/partial shade
CareEnsure you protect from strong and cold drying winds and from hard
winter frosts
Best use Container Plant, Architectural, Conservatory, Specimen Plant
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Sabal PalmettoCabbage Palm
A single-trunked, slow growing palm up to 15m with a
crown up to 5m across in its native environment,though much less in cool-temperate cultivation.
Pinnate green fronds grow up
to 3.5m long including the
stem, with drooping leaf
segments that are split to half
the width of the frond.
Its flowers are yellowish-white and produced in large paniclesextending out beyond the leaves. The fruit is a black drupe
(stone-fruit) containing a single seed.
Extremely tolerant of sale-
laden air, hence survives
well in coastal areas.
Its common name
cabbage palm comes
from the fact that the
growing heart of the new
fronds or terminal bud resembles a cabbage.
Common Name Cabbage Palm
Family Arecaceae
CharacteristicsA single-trunked, slow growing palm with pinnate green fronds,
producing yellowish-white flowers
Growth Up to 15m in height and 5m in spread in its native environment
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Flowers Yellowish-white
Planting/Soil/Position Well-drained soil in a sunny position. Suitable for coastal areas
CareProtect with fleece in temperatures below -4C and keep the roots dry
in winter months
Best use Container Plant, Architectural, Conservatory
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