Arbequina Fruiting Olive

Olea europaea 'Arbequina'

Pronunciation: OH-lee-a yoo-ROH-pee-ah
SKU #08574
8-11

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OVERVIEW
Description A self-fruiting olive prized for its dark brown fruit with highly aromatic oil content and attractive, silvery green foliage. Highly adaptable, it produces abundantly in hot dry climates, and has shown increased hardiness over other varieties, withstanding temperatures as low as 5 degrees. Makes a beautiful specimen shrub or small tree.
Light Full sun
Watering Once established, water if very dry.
Blooms Inconspicuous spring flowers.
Mature Size Slowly reaches 35 to 40 ft. tall, 25 ft. wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Edible
Problems/Solutions Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth Rate Slow
STYLE
Landscape Use Container, Suitable for Topiary
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Gray-green
Companion Plants Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Bay Laurel (Laurus); Pomegranate (Punica); Lavender (Lavandula); Meyer Lemon (Citrus)
CARE
Care Thrives in most average, slightly alkaline, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. More productive when planted near another olive variety. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Shelter young plants from winter extremes.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11

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