Olea Africana | Wild Olive Portulacaria Afra

Olea Africana | Wild Olive Portulacaria AfraThe Wild Olive is one of South Africas most treasured indigenous trees, known for its timeless beauty and resilience. Its silvery green leaves and rugged trunk add instant character to gardens, while its drought tolerance makes it a dependable choice for the Western Cape. Best planted in full sun, this evergreen tree grows slowly but steadily into a long lived garden feature. It thrives in coastal and dry conditions and can also be pruned into a neat

The Golden Barrel is sometimes called the “Mother-in-law’s Cushion” due to its spiny surface

making it a valuable ecological tree

choose a well-drained soil location with full to partial sun exposure for optimal results

Perfect for pruning roses

Celebrate South Africa’s natural heritage with the Wild Olive

and sandy soils

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plant-ready foundation with essential nutrients already included

it belongs to the cycad family

allowing them to survive long dry spells

It's drought tolerant and hardy

Long flowering season: summer to late autumn in Cape Town