Phillyrea latifolia, commonly known as green olive tree or mock privet, is a species of tree in the family Oleaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean Basin, from Morocco and Portugal in the west, to the Levant in the east.
Mock privet is highly resistant to disease and typically does not get sick. As for care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only light watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning. Smaller specimens, however, should be pruned once they have finished blooming. Mock privett is well suited to anyone with an outdoor area, like a garden or a deck, and does not demand extensive care experience.
How to keep Phillyrea Media.
Light
Mock privet strongly prefers abundant light to thrive. Nevertheless, it can continue to grow with only moderate light. Originating from sunny habitats, both excessive and insufficient light can hinder its vigorous growth. Its sun requirement does not change significantly at different growth stages.
Temperature
Mock privet is native to areas with temperatures ranging from 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 ℃). It favors milder climates. To promote optimal growth, during colder seasons make sure the temperature does not fall below 50 °F (10 ℃).
Fertilizer
The timing of fertilizing mock privet is important. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue monthly until early summer. Fertilizer encourages attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth periods.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Phillyrea
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 6-9
- Mature Height
- 7.92 m
- Mature Spread
- 7.92 m
- Leaf Color
- Green, Gray
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen, Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early spring, Mid summer, Late summer, Fall, Winter
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer
- Native Area
- Libya, Turkey, Tunisia, Montenegro, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Morocco, Lebanon, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Italy, Spain, France, Albania, Algeria, Portugal
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