Warty Olive (Olea Exasperata) is a perennial shrub in the Oleaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Olea exasperata is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa, notable for its warty branchlets and evergreen foliage.

Warty Olive

Warty Olive

Olea Exasperata

Olea exasperata is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa, notable for its warty branchlets and evergreen foliage.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, loamy, sandy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, hedge, screen, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Warty Olive

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Oleaceae
Genus:Olea