Arbequina olive
Olea europaea 'Arbequina'
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Arbequina' olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') is a tree for container planting and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms with fragrant flowers from early to late summer. The evergreen leaves stay on the tree all year. Growth is slow, and the tree tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Persimmon, Zinfandel grape, and Lemon Grass lemongrass.