Olea europaea – Medium Standard

Olea europaea – Medium Standard

The “Olive Tree”, Olea europaea, is a perennial tree native to the Mediterranean basin, of incomparable ornamental value, known for its longevity, silver foliage, and its fruits, olives, the source of precious olive oil.

Its enormous versatility in cultivation forms—from shrubby specimens to trained standards, bonsais, or sculptural pompom-like pieces—makes it one of the most sought-after ornamental trees in Mediterranean landscaping, both as a singular feature and in groupings.

Once established, it tolerates drought, heat, and poor, calcareous soils very well, provided it has good drainage.

At Ornacom, we directly cultivate each specimen, ensuring a balanced habit and exceptional quality in every piece, whether for specific projects or continuous supply.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

2/5 · bajo — riego de apoyo en establecimiento y sequía; dejar secar parcialmente

Soil / moisture

Dry to cool; well drained

Bloom

Summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

8–10

Compatible climates

Csa, Csb, BSh; Cfa with warm summer

Tolerance to humid climate

2/5 · baja

Maintenance

Development

3/5 · 2–4 m · crecimiento lento — mantenida por poda; especie 5–10 m

Pests

4/5 · alta — mosca del olivo, cochinilla, repilo, verticilosis y Xylella como riesgo cuarentenario

Pass

1/5 · muy bajo — aporte moderado en primavera solo si el suelo es pobre; evitar exceso de N

  • Warning

The pruning method does not change its tolerance; risk of foliar diseases in humid environments.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

2/5 · bajo — riego de apoyo en establecimiento y sequía; dejar secar parcialmente

Soil / moisture

Dry to cool; well drained

Bloom

Mainly summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

8–10

Compatible climates

Csa, Csb, BSh; Cfa with warm summer

Tolerance to humid climate

2/5 · baja

Maintenance

Development

3/5 · 2–4 m · crecimiento lento — mantenida por poda; especie 5–10 m

Pests

4/5 · alta — mosca del olivo, cochinilla, repilo, verticilosis y Xylella como riesgo cuarentenario

Pass

1/5 · muy bajo — aporte moderado en primavera solo si el suelo es pobre; evitar exceso de N

  • Warning

The pruning method does not change its tolerance; risk of foliar diseases in humid environments.

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