Olea europaea var. communis
EUROPEAN OLIVE
Oleaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
9m
Plant habit
 
9m

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Olea europaea var. communis
EUROPEAN OLIVE
Oleaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
9m
Plant habit
 
9m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers

Leaves: silver-grey underneath

Ornamental Fruit: black

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits contemporary, dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: shade tree, formal screen, informal screen, windbreak, large planter, topiary, espalier

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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