Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 33 feet |
Plant Spread: | 16 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Other: edible |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Shade Tree Will Naturalize |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Germination is irregular and can take up to 6 months |
Pollinators: | Wind |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
DesertJungleFarm | On March 25, 2021 | Obtained plant 1st Olive tree planted east to water tank |