Olive Tree
Olea europaea
Oleaceae · Tree
Silvery evergreen foliage and a sculptural gnarled trunk give the olive a Mediterranean elegance, with fruit on non-sterile varieties.
- · Water deeply but infrequently once established.
- · Prune in late winter to open the canopy.
- · Choose a fruitless cultivar to avoid litter.
Serving Ideas
Cured and served as a table olive, chopped into tapenade, or pressed for oil.
Recommended: grow and source this plant without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and rinse thoroughly before eating.
IMPORTANT: please verify food safety independently. Errors and omissions may occur.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 8-11
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Low
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Tree
- Mature size: 20-30 ft tall · 15-25 ft wide
- Bloom season: Late spring · Cream
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to 15F
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Lean, fast-draining soil
- Growth rate: Slow
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