Buddleja saligna, also known as the False Olive, is a versatile and evergreen tree that can grow in smaller gardens.

It is classified as a large shrub or small tree and can reach a height of between 3 and 10 meters, depending on environmental conditions.

Leaves have a long, narrow shape – reminiscent of the olive tree, hence the common name of ‘False olive’.

Tiny, white to cream-colored flowers appear in dense clusters during spring and summer.

The blooms are carried on the ends of the branches and have a honey-like fragrance, attracting insects and birds to the garden.

The flowers produce large amounts of pollen and nectar, making it an ideal tree for bee farmers. Buddleja saligna is very hardy and can adapt to different soil types.

It has a non-aggressive root system and is often used as a pioneer tree in younger gardens as it is fast-growing. Drought-resistant and frost-hardy, the False Olive is a wise choice for any garden.