Olea europaea var. europaea 'Sevillano'

Common name(s): olive tree

Description: evergreen tree; a self-fertile Spanish cultivar with large blue-black fruits. Olives are comercially known as "Spanish queen" and are popular as a table olive, often stuffed, and in martinis. 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