Olea europaea 'Chemlali'

Also Known As

Chemlali Olive

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-20'
W: 3'-15'

planting zones

8a-11

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Olea europaea 'Chemlali' plant details

Olea europaea 'Chemlali' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Olea europaea 'Chemlali'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: edible, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Olea europaea 'Chemlali'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Olea europaea 'Chemlali' ('Chemlali de Sfax') is a little-known olive commonly grown in central and southern Tunisia. It is considered an ornamentally beautiful tree with erect growth and a lovely, spreading canopy and is also valued for its large crops of small, tasty, dark fruit that produces a mild, fruity oil for use on its own or blended. 'Chemlali' is self-fertile, begins to bear fruit early on young plants, and is very cold hardy and drought resistant with moderate salt tolerance. It thrives in hot summers but tolerates cooler coastal regions. The presence of a second different olive cultivar will increase yields.