What are the best companion plants for olive trees?
Olive trees are an impressive standalone tree, but when selected carefully, companion plants can help to create a dramatic visual impact. They can also help to add a designer touch, enhancing the surroundings with a striking colour palette and sculptural interest. But what makes a good addition to an olive tree, and where do you start with selecting variety, size and colour? Here, we’ve put together our top plant choices that work harmoniously when planted with the majestic olive tree…
Companion plants
When choosing a companion plant, consider the fully grown size and colour and see if it works with your existing landscape. It’s not just about the olive tree, it’s also about the current planting structure and how best to maximise it. These are our top picks:
Lavender
Lavender works extremely well as a companion for olive trees due to its enchanting aroma and majestic colour. Not only this, but lavender represents purity, devotion, serenity, grace, and calmness. And its colour signifies royalty, elegance, and luxury – so we this this is an ideal neighbour to the elegant olive tree.
Dasylirion
The sensational Dasylirion https://www.thenorfolkolivetreecompany.co.uk/product/large-dasylirion-longissimum-for-sale/Longissimum is a slow growing evergreen that’s resistant to drought and extreme weather conditions. This Mexican Grass is a stylish plant popular in modern, contemporary British gardens, much like the olive tree.
Palm Trees
Palm trees make an excellent companion as they add an architectural edge alongside the softness of the olive tree. And like the olive tree, they’re easy adaptable, low maintenance, and can withstand hot summers and cold winters. You’ll be spoilt for choice with the wide range of varieties available!
Festuca glauca
One of the most colourful of all Blue Fescue varieties, Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ is a wonderful dwarf ornamental grass. The intense blue of the Glauca works as the perfect colour combination to the elegant Mediterranean olive tree. Lots more information on grasses can be found on the Horticulture magazine website.
Yucca Rostrata
Also in that wonderful hue of blue and perhaps my favourite is the Yucca Rostrata, they are so architectural and catch the light so beautifully they work wonders with the Olive Tree, they really are good companions. We have a very varied selection from Tall ones, Multistem specimens and little ones perfect for borders and gravel borders. They need very little attention so are ideal.
Jasmine
There is nothing like the wonderful scent of Jasmine after the rain or as you brush against it as you walk around the garden. Both the Olive and Jasmine have an adorable starlike flower. We have arbors, espalier and wonderful tall specimens for trailing romantically around your terrace and outdoor dining area.
If youre looking for an olive tree or a simply a companion to one, then browse our extensive award-winning plants today.
