Olive
Olea europaea
Olea
Oleaceae
Edibles & Herbs
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
Olive trees prefer full sun and well-draining soil, tolerating drought once established. They need protection from hard freezes and benefit from annual pruning to maintain shape and fruit production. Perfect for Mediterranean-style gardens and containers in colder climates.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
120″
Watering Schedule
Every 14-21 Days • Water Deeply Then Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 240″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Argentina Northeast
Ascension
Baleares
Bermuda
Botswana
Burundi
Canary Is.
Cape Provinces
China South-Central
China Southeast
Corse
Cyprus
Djibouti
East Aegean Is.
Egypt
Eritrea
Attracts
🐝 Bees
Safety & Use
🍳 Culinary
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 9, 2017 by 1 (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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