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dwarf black olive - Fertilize 3 times a year - spring, summer and autumn - with a good quality granular fertilizer. Place at least 15 feet from the house. Roots are not a problem so the tree can go as close as 6 feet from a walk or drive - though you'll have to trim up lower branches as the tree matures to allow for foot or vehicle traffic. Don't plant anything beneath the tree while it's young, and keep turf grass away from the trunk. Once it's mature you could underplant with Aztec grass or peperomia. Nearby plants might include hibiscus, dwarf bougainvillea, cocoplum, Burgundy loropetalum and yellow elder. Are you a Snowbird? Landscape in a Box! We've put together plant groupings to help you visualize how various plants look together. Get a greener thumb! Want to learn more about South Florida planting, watering, fertilizing and dealing with weeds and pests? See our Gardening How-To section for answers! Get instant curb appeal! How Tall Should An Olive Tree Be?