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Olive Tree
Olea europaea · Tree
Olive Tree is a slow-growing tree, hardy in USDA zones 8-10, that matures to about 20–30 ft × 15–25 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect white blooms in summer. It stands up well to drought and grows happily in containers.
- USDA zones
- 8-10
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 20–30 ft × 15–25 ft
- Spacing
- 24–60 ft
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Soil
- Well-drained, Moist
- Foliage
- Silver, Green
- Bloom color
- White
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Tough against
- Drought
- Watch out for
- Messy — drops litter
- Native to
- Mediterranean
Will it survive your winters?
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