National Plant Network 3 gal. Sweet Olive

National Plant Network's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening! Sweet Olive is an evergreen shrub prized for its glossy dark green leaves and intensely sweet, apricot-jasmine scented flowers that bloom in spring and occasionally again later in the year. After flowering, it produces small purple-black fruits; unlike common olives, it is not typically consumed due to its bitter nature. It thrives in USDA zones 8 through 11 in part sun with well-drained soil and tolerates moderate drought once established. This versatile shrub is best used as a fragrant specimen near patios or doorways, as a privacy screen or hedge, or even as a focal point in a large containers. Sweet Olive takes well to being pruned and can also be trained into a tree form or espalier for those desiring an elevated, regal look.