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    • Photo of Olea europaea 'Skylark' by Cactus Jungle

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    Olea europaea 'Skylark'

    Also Known As

    • Olive Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 16'
    • W: 10'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Olea europaea 'Skylark' plant details

    Olea europaea 'Skylark' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Olea europaea 'Skylark'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: oleaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 0 - 10 FT - wide, 0 - 16 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Olea europaea 'Skylark'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Compact, multi-trunked small tree. Small fruit some years. Closely spaced grey-green leaves. Great for small yards. The epitome of a Mediterranean climate plant for the Bay Area. Hardy to 15F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Olea europaea 'Skylark' plant

    How to Grow Olea europaea 'Skylark'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Olea europaea 'Arbequina'

    aka Arbequina European Olive

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-15'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Olea europaea 'Manzanillo'

    aka Manzanillo Olive

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Olea europaea 'Arbosana'

    aka Arbosana Olive Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-15'

    Width: 12'

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Olea europaea 'Arbosana' fruit by Cistus Nursery
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    Olea europaea ssp. cuspidata

    aka Olea europaea ssp. africana, African Olive

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 25'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Olea europaea ssp. cuspidata foliage, fruit by Cactus Jungle
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    Olea europaea 'Mission'

    aka Mission Olive

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-40'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Olea europaea 'Mission' trunk by Cistus Nursery
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