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Olea europaea

Olive

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Information by:         Photographer: Normans/Jacobs/Sortomme

 

Description

This broad tree will grow to 40' tall and has small, gray green leaves with fleshy black fruit that appears in fall. Purchase fruitless varieties to avoid the mess.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Messy

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.