Mediterranean Olive

Lovely Ornamental Evergreen Produces Delicious, Tender Fruit

(4 customer reviews)

Immortalized in the works of great artists for centuries, this ancient ornamental bears small, oblong green olives that ripen to deep, rich black in early to mid fall. Matures to 8-10 ft. tall if kept in a container, but may get bigger if grown in a suitable climate. Self-pollinating and prefers full sun. Potted plants. Zones 8-10.

This item ships at the proper planting time for your region in both spring and fall.
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Product Details

Zones: 8-10 (hardy to 10 degrees F)
Height: 8-10' if planted in containers; larger if grown in suitable climate
Depth: Plant on the south or west side of a home or building. The warm wall will accelerate the ripening of the fruit.
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Pollinator: Self-pollinating
Color: Creamy white flowers
Foliage: Leathery, long leaves up to 3" long. Gray-green above and silvery gray-green beneath plant

Fruit: Small oblong, plum-like green fruit ripening to black. This is considered as a medium sized olive.
Comments: The olive tree is a valued ornamental evergreen tree. Can become quite large in its natural habitat (Southwest) with the trunk becomeing intriquingly irregular and gnarled. the olive is self-fruitful and will bear small plum-shaped green fruit beginning in late summer and ripening to black in early to mid-fall.
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Mediterranean Olive Ships In Both Spring And Fall
Unable to ship to: AE AK BC GU HI PR

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- Thursday, April 29, 2010
hopeful!
Reviewed By: Kim (Centerport, NY)
I just received my olive tree and it looks good. It was nice and damp and well packed.This is my 1st time with this type of plant so I'm eager to see how it goes.

- Sunday, November 07, 2010
Incredibly Suprised
Reviewed By: John (Sacramento, CA)
This was my first order with this company and I give it 5 stars(being the highest), for service, shipping and quality of products.The olive tree and the coffee bush I ordered are very healthy.Many Thanxxxx!

- Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Meyer Lemon Tree
Reviewed By: Laura (Raleigh, NC)
I was very pleased that Gurney's sent tree at appropriate time. It was packed well, still damp and healthy. I have placed a second order since receiving the one tree trial order.

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