3-gallon Arbequina fruiting olive is a self-pollinating plant that produces dark brown, highly aromatic olive fruits. Grown in suitable zones, it's a perfect addition to your garden.
Arbequina Fruiting Olive, The Plant Will Produce Olive Fruits
The Arbequina Fruiting Olive tree (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') is a self-pollinating, heavy-bearing olive cultivar that is known for its early ripening, small, and flavorful fruits. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is now grown in many parts of the world, including the United States.
Arbequina Fruiting Olive trees typically grow to be 15-20 feet tall and wide. They have a dense, upright habit of growth and silvery-green leaves. The leaves are small and oval-shaped. In the spring, the trees produce clusters of small, white flowers. The flowers are followed by small, oval-shaped olives that ripen in the fall. The olives are typically black when ripe, but can also be green or purple.
Arbequina Fruiting Olive trees are relatively low-maintenance plants. They prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are also drought-tolerant once established. Arbequina Fruiting Olive trees do not require much pruning, but they can be pruned in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain their shape.
Arbequina Fruiting Olive trees are a great choice for home gardens and commercial olive farms. They are also a good choice for growing in containers.
Here are some tips for growing Arbequina Fruiting Olive trees:
- Choose a planting site that receives full sun to partial shade and has well-drained soil.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the base of the tree to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain the shape.
With proper care, Arbequina Fruiting Olive trees can thrive for many years and provide you with a bountiful harvest of delicious olives.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones:4-11 patio / 8-11 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 20 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full-Partial |
| Mature Width: | 12 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Olea europaea 'Arbequina' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Harvest Time: | October-November |
| Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 1st year! |
