Common olive
Olea europaea
Oleaceae · broadleaf evergreen tree · introduced
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Quick Facts
Height
20–30 ft
Spread
26 ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Moist
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 8a–8b
Bloom Time
June to July
Origin
the Mediterranean, cultivated for millennia