Olea Europaea (Olive Tree)

Species	:	Olea Europaea
Common Name(s)	:	Olive
Tree Features	:	Edible Fruit
Genus	:	Olea
Seasons of Interest	:	Spring Interest,Summer Interest
Shape	:	Oval
Mature Size	:	Small (under 10m)
Tree Type	:	Evergreen Broad Leaf
Tree uses	:	Small Gardens,Sheltered Sites,Garden,Parkland Trees

The "Olive Tree" is surely the quintessential tree of the Mediterranean and has been cultivated virtually since the beginning of time.

I have one thriving in my garden in Rutland but I have yet to reap a harvest, however it should be noted that olive trees are only really hardy in the milder areas of Britain.

However, it is worth growing for its evergreen foliage alone.

A small tree with a rounded form, it can take on an attractively gnarled appearance as it develops.

This olive tree has small, leathery grey-green leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers.

We grow olive trees as both half standard and full standard and they can benefit greatly by a severe biannual prune in April.

Mature height: 5-7m

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