Olea europaea
Olive Tree
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Olive Tree (Olea europaea) - Description
O. europaea is native to the Mediterranean. It bears willowlike soft gray-green foliage. Olive trees look best when grown in deep, rich soil, but they will also grow in shallow, alkaline or stony soul with little fertilizer. They thrive in areas with hot, dry summers, and also perform well in coastal areas.
Olive Tree (Olea europaea) - Blooming
Blooms in the spring time, but are better known for their fruit.
Olive Tree (Olea europaea) - Growth
Olive trees grow slowly to 30 ft. tall. They grow best in climates that have hot, dry summers and can survive in temperatures as low as 15°F/-9°C. Grows best in full sun.
Olive Tree (Olea europaea) - Planting
Even well established trees can be uprooted and boxed (with reasonable care) and then transplanted with near certainty of survival. Can propagate from the seed in spring, or from semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Olive Tree (Olea europaea) - Pest
Scale insects occur frequently. Lesion nematode is another pest. Other problems include olive knot, wilt, mushroom root rot, and Southern blight.
Olive Tree (Olea europaea) - Interesting facts
Olea enjoy dry habitats found in the Mediterranean and from Africa to Central Asia and Australia. Oil is extracted from the fruits of O. europaea to produce olive oil.
Olive Tree (Olea europaea) - Soil and irrigation
Needs little to moderate water. Does best in deep soil with excellent drainage.
