Olive Tree – Olea europaea

The olive tree, Olea europaea, is an attractive, slow-growing evergreen of Mediterranean origin. It forms a rounded head of small, silver-grey leaves and is tolerant of hot, dry conditions. Tiny creamy-white flowers appear in summer, followed by small, round green olives that ripen to black. In the Mediterranean olive trees are cultivated widely for their fruits.

Plant Key

Full Sun

Evergreen

Drought Tolerant

Perfect for Containers

Fragrant

Fruits / Berries