Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive)

Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) tall tree with green leaves reaching toward the blue sky
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) tree with many branches covered in thick green oval foliage

Botanical name: Elaeodendron sp.

Common name: False Olive

Family: Celastraceae

Origin: South America, South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Elaeodendron quadrangulatum is an attractive, evergreen tree. Leaves are glabrous, elliptic to ovate.

Elaeodendron quadrangulatum is very similar to Elaeodendron croceum (Saffron Wood) from South Africa. Saffron Wood is medium evergreen tree to tall with a neat, upright shape. The bark is grayish, with a conspicuous layer of a powdery yellow pigment in the freshly exposed bark.


Image gallery: 8 images
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) yellow flower close up with green leaves in the background.
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) with multiple tiny yellow flower clusters among smooth green foliage.
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) green plant with tiny pale yellow flowers close up view
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) branches with dark green leaves and clusters of small yellowish flowers.
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) green leaves on tree branches under sunlight close up
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) with oval green leaves attached to light brown woody stems
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) with abundant yellow fruit and dense green leaves on tree branches
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) bearing many small round yellow fruits nestled among dense green foliage leaves.
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) cream fruit on tree branches close up with green leaves
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) branches loaded with numerous small rounded cream fruit and deep green leaves
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) large green plant with reaching branches beneath clear blue sky
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) stands tall with thick branches and dense green leaves overhead.
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) brown fruit close up next to a wooden ruler for scale.
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) fruit with a brown color are positioned beside a wooden measurement ruler.
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) tan fruit seeds lying on a flat white surface close up
Elaeodendron sp. (False Olive) seeds are tan and oval, resting on a flat white surface.


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