How to Grow Notelaea Longifolia

Notelaea longifolia is a small evergreen tree with common names such as mock olive and long-leaved olive. It originates from eastern Australia, where it is common in the wild. Notelaea longifolia normally grows as a shrub, but it can reach a height of 30 feet under ideal circumstances. This tree is hardy in warm climates and can also grow in a container as a houseplant.

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Instructions

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  Plant Notelaea longifolia outside only if you are in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 9b and higher. This tree can only tolerate mild frost and usually dies when the temperature falls below 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
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  Keep Notelaea longifolia in full sun for the fastest growth. It also grows well in dappled shade, which occurs when Notelaea longifolia is under a taller tree. Place this plant next to a southern window if you keep it indoors.
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  Grow Notelaea longifolia in ordinary garden soil. This tree tolerates a variety of soil types and rarely requires fertilizer. Notelaea longifolia grows best in neutral soil ranging from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. Add powdered limestone to raise the soil pH, and add peat moss to lower the soil pH.
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  Water Notelaea longifolia with 1 to 2 inches of water per week during the first growing season, allowing the soil to dry out between watering for the best results. This tree also tolerates soil that is always moist and generally does not require special maintenance once it establishes its root system.
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  Prune Notelaea longifolia as a tree or a shrub. Remove all but the largest trunk if you wish this plant to grow as a tree. Prune the tips of the stems regularly to shape Notelaea longifolia as a shrub.

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