Description

CEYLON OLIVES – FRUIT PLANT

1. Basic Information

Common Name: Ceylon Olives / Veralu
Botanical Name: Elaeocarpus serratus
Plant Type: Tropical Fruit Tree
Variety: Ceylon Olives
Plant Height: 2–3 ft

2. Description

Short Description:

Ceylon Olives (Elaeocarpus serratus), locally known as Veralu, is a tropical fruit tree popular in Sri Lanka for its distinctive green fruits and sour, tangy flavour. The fruits are commonly enjoyed fresh or used in pickles, chutneys and traditional food preparations. With its attractive green foliage and value as a native fruit tree, Ceylon Olives is a wonderful addition to home gardens and tropical landscapes.

Main Uses:

– Home garden fruit production
– Traditional Sri Lankan food preparation
– Pickle and chutney preparation
– Fresh fruit consumption
– Tropical fruit orchards
– Home garden landscaping

Main Benefits:

– Produces traditional Sri Lankan fruits
– Suitable for tropical growing conditions
– Provides fruits for pickles and other food preparations
– Adds greenery to home gardens
– Suitable for home gardens and fruit orchards

3. Actual Plant Specification

Plant Height: 2–3 ft
Plant Width: Measure actual plant
Total Height Including Container: Measure actual plant with nursery bag
Container Size: Black Polythene Nursery Bag
Number of Branches: Varies by plant
Average Leaf Length: Approximately 5–15 cm
Average Leaf Width: Approximately 2–6 cm
Leaf Colour: Green / Dark Green
Flower Colour: Small, greenish-white flowers
Fruit Colour: Green when immature; greenish-yellow to yellowish when mature
Plant Condition: Healthy / Young

4. Soil & Pot

Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Approx. Soil Quantity: Depends on nursery bag size
Pot Material: Black Polythene Nursery Bag
Pot Colour: Black
Drainage Holes: Yes

5. Care Information

Light Requirement: Full sunlight to partial sunlight
Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Maintain suitable soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogging.
Humidity: Suitable for tropical humidity
Temperature: Warm tropical conditions
Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fruit-tree fertilizer according to product instructions.
Pruning: Remove dead, damaged or overcrowded branches as needed.
Care Level: Easy to Moderate

6. Selling Information

SKU: CEY-OLI-001
Selling Unit: 1 plant
Pot Included: No

7. Customer Information

Pet Friendly: The fruit is used as food by people. Prevent pets from chewing the seeds or other plant parts.

Recommended Placement: Home gardens, fruit orchards, tropical gardens and suitable outdoor planting areas.

Special Care Warning: Plant in well-draining soil with sufficient sunlight. Provide adequate space for the tree to grow as it matures. Fruit production depends on plant maturity, growing conditions and proper care.

8. SEO Information

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Image Alt Text: Ceylon olives or Veralu plant, 2–3 ft tall, with healthy green foliage, suitable for tropical home gardens.