Olive Olea europaea Manzanillo

Olive Olea europaea Manzanillo trees are a beautiful and valuable addition to any garden or landscape. With their attractive, silver-green foliage and ability to produce premium  olives, they offer both aesthetic appeal and the potential for a bountiful harvest of delicious fruit.

Height: Typically grows to a height of 6-9 meters, although it can be pruned to maintain a smaller size.
Width: Has a spread of around 4.5-7.5 meters, although this can also be managed through pruning.
Native to: Mediterranean region, including parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Foliage type: Evergreen, with leaves that are oblong and pointed, about 5-10 cm long and gray-green in color.
Growth rate: Generally slow-growing, although this can vary depending on the conditions in which it is grown.
Flowers: Small, creamy-white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer.
Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade, although it can tolerate some shade.
Water: Drought-tolerant once established, but benefits from regular watering during its first few years of growth. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.