Olive Seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Olive, botanically known as Olea europaea, is an evergreen tree valued for its structured growth and adaptability to warm, dry climates. It develops a sturdy trunk with a branching canopy and narrow, silvery-green leaves. The tree produces small flowers followed by oval fruits during the growing season. Olive trees perform best in full sun with well-drained soil and are commonly grown in orchards, gardens, and landscape planting. Seeds establish under warm conditions but may require patience, as germination can be slow and variable.

Features

• Evergreen tree with structured, branching growth
• Produces small flowers followed by oval fruits
• Suitable for orchards, gardens, and landscape planting
• Adapted to warm, dry climates
• Establishes gradually from seeds

Specifications

• Scientific name: Olea europaea
• Common name (US): Olive Tree
• Seed type / variety: Standard variety
• Growth habit: Evergreen tree
• USDA zones: 8-11
• Planting season: Spring
• Growing season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season:
  • Spring: March to May
• Germination time and conditions: 1-3 months at 20-30°C; may require stratification and scarification
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Watering needs: Moderate during establishment, low once mature
• Mature plant size: 5-10 meters height, 4-8 meters spread
• Plant spacing: 4-6 meters between plants