Monher olive
Olea europaea 'Monher'
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
'Monher' olive (Olea europaea 'Monher') is a tree for containers 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 grows slowly with an erect shape and stays evergreen all year. Fragrant blooms open in early to late summer, and the tree tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Loquat, Society garlic, and Perennial candytuft.