Common Olive Tree (Olea europaea)

Common Olive Tree (Olea europaea) 🌿✨ is a timeless symbol of peace, prosperity, and longevity. This evergreen tree features a gnarled trunk and silvery-green, lance-shaped leaves that add a touch of Mediterranean charm to any garden or indoor space. 🌳

Care Tips:

• Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade. ☀️🌤️
• Water: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. 💧
• Humidity: Thrives in low to moderate humidity. 💨
• Temperature: Ideal temperatures range from 60-85°F (15-29°C). 🌡️
• Soil: Use well-draining soil rich in organic matter. 🌱
• Propagation: Best propagated through cuttings or seeds. 🌿

This plant is not only a visual delight but also produces olives that can be harvested for eating or making olive oil. Add the Common Olive Tree to your collection for a touch of natural elegance and a hint of the Mediterranean in your home or garden. 🌿🏡

• Botanical Name: Olea europaea
  

• Common Name(s): Common Olive Tree
  

• Description: Common Olive is bathed in stunning panicles of fragrant white flowers along the branches from late spring to early summer. The fruits are showy black drupes carried in abundance from mid-summer to early fall. The fruit can be messy if allowed to drop on the lawn or walkways and may require occasional clean-up. It has dark green evergreen foliage which emerges light green in spring. The glossy narrow leaves remain dark green throughout the winter. The smooth gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. This plant is primarily grown as an ornamental, but it's also valued for its edible qualities.