Arbequina Fruiting Olive

Olea europaea 'Arbequina'

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

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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
WATER: Once established, water if very dry.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 35 to 40 ft. tall, 25 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous spring flowers.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Edible
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Landscape UseContainer, Suitable for Topiary
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGray-green
Companion PlantsRosemary (Rosmarinus); Bay Laurel (Laurus); Pomegranate (Punica); Lavender (Lavandula); Meyer Lemon (Citrus)
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
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Bloom TimeInconspicuous spring flowers.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Edible
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Suitable for Topiary
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGray-green
Companion PlantsRosemary (Rosmarinus); Bay Laurel (Laurus); Pomegranate (Punica); Lavender (Lavandula); Meyer Lemon (Citrus)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.