Olive Tree
Olea europaea
Family: OleaceaeNative: Mediterranean Basin, Southern Europe, Western Asia, and Northern AfricaIdentified: Mar 5, 2026
A slow-growing evergreen tree with silvery-green, oblong leaves and a gnarled trunk when older. Small fragrant white flowers precede the popular fruit.
Learn more about Olive Tree in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
This plant requires full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily) and well-draining, slightly alkaline soil. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings as they are drought tolerant but overwatering leads to root rot.