Olea europaea
Olive, European Olive
Description
This broad tree will grow to 40' tall and has small, gray green leaves with fleshy black fruit that appears in fall.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Messy
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Patio, Park
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.