Common Olive will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 300 years or more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations!
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Common Name
Common Olive
Hardiness Zone
- 8
Appearance
Max Height
25 Feet
Max Spread
25 Feet
Plant Form
- Upright Spreading
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
From Early To Mid Fall
Edible Use
- Prepared
- Preserves
Fruit Colour
- Black
Growing
Flowering Period
From Late Spring To Early Summer
Moisture
Dry To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Medium
Deer Resistance
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