Plant Database

AFRICAN OLIVE

OLEA AFRICANA

Family:
Oleaceae
Irrigation:
Little to Moderate Water
Origin:
S AFRICA
Landscape Value:
n/a
Life History:
Evergreen Tree
Propagation:
Propagate from seeds in fall, from heel cuttings in winter or from suckers
Climate/Zone:
Botanica zones 8-11
Ethnobotanical Value:
Not Available
Exposure:
Full sun
Blooming Season:
n/a
Edible Part:
Fruits
Fruiting Season:
n/a
Care Instructions:
Soils- Olive trees perform best in deep, rich soil, but they will grow in soil that is shallow, alkaline, stony, and has little to no fertilizer. Fertilizers- Olive trees need little nutrients and can survive in a range of soil pH. Fertilizers are rarel