Olea europaea 'Arbosana'

Also Known As

Arbosana Olive Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 12'-15'
W: 12'

planting zones

8a-11

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Olea europaea 'Arbosana' plant details

Olea europaea 'Arbosana' is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue foliage. and brown and purple fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Olea europaea 'Arbosana'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 FT wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, culinary, edible, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Olea europaea 'Arbosana'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Olea europaea 'Arbosana' is a high quality Spanish olive primarily used in that country for rich, fruity, delectable oil with a lovely mild flavour produced in quantity. It is also a superb quality table olive once brined and the trees are compact and great for small spaces and containers. Self-fertile but the presence of other olives, especially 'Coratina' or 'Frantoio', will increase fruit production.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Resistant to disease and cold temperature, this olive was produced for commercial olive oil production: it produces 19-20% oil with a fruit pleasant flavor on younger and smaller trees. S/M-D USPPP

By: Forestfarm

Small to medium, picturesque, evergreen tree to 12-15 ft with 2" bright green, silver dusted leaves & small to medium, purple-brown, late season fruit. Best in sun in lean, well-drained soil with little summer water once established. All water should be withheld in late summer to allow plants to harden off, increasing hardiness. Good in container or in the garden. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8; zone 7 if well hardened.