Star of Crimea Olive is from the Nikita Botanic Garden in the Ukraine. It is a valued for its flavourful early-ripening fruit. The presence of a different olive cultivar for pollination is likely required. Olives can be hardy in coastal BC in protected locations with excellent drainage. They will benefit from mulching and added protection in cold snaps. Elsewhere they make easy and beautiful container specimens and houseplants or greenhouse plants in winter. Provide as much heat and sun as possible in summer.
Details
Botanical Name
Olea europa 'Star of Crimea'
Common Name
Star of Crimea Olive
Hardiness Zone
- 8
Appearance
Max Height
10 feet
Max Spread
5 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Bluish Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- Yes
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Fall
Edible Use
- Eating
- Preserves
Fruit Colour
- Green to Deep Purple
Growing
Flowering Period
Spring
Moisture
Dry to Average
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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