Olea europaea var. europaea 'Arbequina'

Common name(s): olive tree

Description: evergreen tree; a self-fertile cultivar from Spain with glossy black olives used for oil and as a table olive. Fruits are small but rather meaty due to the relatively small pits. Grows to around 15 ft. in 10 years time. Tolerant of drought but will yield more fruit with consistent summer water.

Height: to 20 ft. Spread: to 15 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: culinary, medicine

Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below

Drought: Adapted to 5 months of summer drought