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    • Photo of Olea europaea ssp. cuspidata foliage, fruit by Cactus Jungle

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    Olea europaea ssp. cuspidata

    Also Known As

    • Olea europaea ssp. africana
    • African Olive

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 25'
    • W: 15'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Olea europaea ssp. cuspidata plant details

    Olea europaea ssp. cuspidata is a broadleaf evergreen tree with chocolate and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Olea europaea ssp. cuspidata

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: oleaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chocolate and green
    Mature size: 0 - 15 FT - wide, 0 - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Olea europaea ssp. cuspidata

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pea-sized black fruit. Picturesque shade tree with glossy dark green leaves, brown on the undersides.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Olea europaea ssp. cuspidata plant

    How to Grow Olea europaea ssp. cuspidata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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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
    Photo of Olea europaea 'Arbequina' foliage by Leafari
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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
    Photo of Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' fruit by Forestfarm
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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 'Skylark'

    aka Olive Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 16'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Olea europaea 'Skylark' 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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