Olea europaea ‘Swan Hill’ is a timeless choice for the Bay Area that adds a distinctive Mediterranean dimension to a landscape. It’s a fruitless olive tree that results in a tidy and maintenance-friendly option without the messy fruit drop. It prefers well-draining soil, full sun, and little water. It has easy-to-identify silvery-green foliage and a gnarled trunk that becomes darker as the plant ages. This very hardy, slow-growing shrub and tree stands out as an aesthetic addition to just about any garden.