Attributes of Sand olive trees
Sand-olive (Sandolien) is a small, evergreen tree with a shrub-like growth form. It has simple, bright green leaves and bears small, greenish-yellow flowers. Flowers develop in an abundance of papery winged fruit - initially green-red, later turning yellow. A variation "purpurea" has purple colored leaves. (See image below). Dodonea viscose tolerates wind and is is quite water wise. It is known to have soil stabilization properties.
Value to bees: Nectar, N0-1?; Pollen, P0-3; Flowering months 4-10, (6-7). (See blog-post "The bee-value of South Africa's trees" for an explanation of codes)
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A few gardening ideas for Sand olive
Sand-olive is an ideal screening tree, up to 3m high, and can also be planted as a wind break. It is attractive year-round. The species can be pruned into a compact, small shade tree. Dodonaea viscosa is a no-nonsense, easy grower, requiring little water.
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Sand olive trees are available in 50L bags. Please contact Sandra for confirmation of their availability and price.
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Sand olive (Sandolien) trees in 50L bags for sale
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"Dodnaea viscosa (Sand-olive) trees
in 50L for sale.
Recommended retail price-50L
Specifications:
Height 1.2m+
Trunk 10mm+
Diameter 1m+"
R470
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