*RETAIL - Olea europaea 'Vassilika' Black Flowers TIM'S PURPLE CHAIN CHOLLA

TIM'S PURPLE CHAIN CHOLLA

Evergreen to low to mid 20's

Evergreen excellent in the native garden able to take long periods of summer drought

Occasional yellow flowers appear in mid spring

this form makes a fine rock garden specimen if excellent drainage and bright light can be maintained

*RETAIL - Olea europaea 'Vassilika' Black Flowers TIM'S PURPLE CHAIN CHOLLAA Black Sea varietal, a pretty tree, to 15 20 ft tall, with a vigorous upright form enhanced by leaves also held upright in an attractive pattern, reflecting light beautifully in our Mediterranean garden. As with most olive, best in sun, fertile and well drained soil, and water to establish. Withholding water in later summer allows plants to harden off in anticipation of cold weather. Very frost tolerant, probably to 0F, USDA zone 7. EUROPEAN OLIVE