Olive 'Arbequina' Tree

🫒 'Arbequina’ Olive

– A Mediterranean Classic Made Easy

🌿 Zone 7–11 | Self-Pollinating | Evergreen | Edible Fruit 

Bring the charm of the Mediterranean right to your garden, patio, or sunny window with the Arbequina Olive Tree—a compact, self-pollinating, and fruit-bearing beauty known for its stunning gray-green foliage and high-quality, buttery olives. Whether you're growing it for its elegant looks or delicious harvest, this tree is as low-maintenance as it is rewarding.  Now available in 6" Nursery. 

🌱 Plant Features:

• Type: Evergreen fruiting tree (Olea europaea)

• Height: 6–15 feet (can be kept smaller in pots)

• Spread: 4–6 feet

• Fruit: Small, flavorful olives perfect for pressing or curing

• Pet Friendly: ⚠️ Mildly toxic if large quantities of leaves are ingested; fruit is typically safe in moderation

🌞 Sunlight Requirements:

Thrives in full sun (6–8 hours/day). Indoors, place near a bright, sunny window or supplement with grow lights.

🌿 Soil & Watering:

• Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Water deeply but infrequently; let soil dry slightly between waterings

• Drought-tolerant once established

📅 Fruiting Time:

• Bears fruit in 2–3 years, sometimes sooner in ideal conditions

• Self-pollinating, but yields improve with a second tree nearby

🛠️ Care Tips:

• Ideal for containers or garden planting

• Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage airflow

• Bring potted trees indoors in colder climates during winter

• Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer formulated for fruiting trees

🌟 Why Grow Arbequina?

• Produces high-quality olives perfect for oil or brining

• Compact and attractive—makes a great houseplant or patio tree

• Self-fruitful, so you only need one to get started

• Adds beauty year-round with silvery-green leaves and gnarled trunk

🎉 Fun Facts:

• Native to Spain, this variety is prized for its early and abundant harvests

• Arbequina olives produce a smooth, fruity olive oil considered gourmet quality

• This tree can live for decades with proper care, growing more charming with age

🫒 Grow your own piece of the Mediterranean! Whether you're a home chef, an olive oil enthusiast, or just love timeless trees with character, the Olive ‘Arbequina’ is your go-to for beauty and bounty in one.

🛒 Add this elegant edible tree to your cart today and start your olive-growing journey!

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