Olive (Olea Europaea) - Fruit Plant

About Olive (Olea Europaea) - Fruit Plant

Olive (Olea europaea) is a medium-sized evergreen tree from the Oleaceae family, best suited to Mediterranean-type climates. Its fruit is a major source of olive oil and a core ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun; cool and humid conditions preferred.
• Soil: Fertile, nutritive, well-drained soil.
• Climate: 15-35°C; avoid temperatures above 35°C - move potted plants to shade/indoors in peak summer if needed.

Planting & Spacing

Can be grown in a pot or directly in the ground.

Care

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil from drying out completely but avoid waterlogging.
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once every 3 months for young plants; twice a year once mature.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; it is a naturally slow-growing tree.

Fruiting & Harvest

Flowering starts in spring (sometimes summer); as a slow-growing species, it typically takes 5-6 years to start fruiting.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline. Fresh olives straight off the tree are very bitter and need to be cured (brined or otherwise processed) before eating - they aren't palatable raw.