Arbequina Olive Tree, Semi-Dwarf

The Arbequina Olive Tree is a semi-dwarf, self-fertile evergreen native to Spain, grown for its black olives that ripen in fall. Hardy and fast-growing, it forms a weeping evergreen with lush dark green leaves and produces olives suited to both oil and table use.

At a glance

• Variety: Arbequina (native to Spain)
• Type: Semi-dwarf, self-fertile evergreen olive tree
• Mature size: 15 to 20 ft tall, 10 to 15 ft spread
• Harvest: Black olives ripening in fall
• Bearing age: As early as 3 years
• Sun: Full sun
• Growing zones: 7 to 8
• Use: High-quality oil or table olives
• Sizes: 12 to 18 inches in 1-gallon, 2 to 3 feet in 3-gallon, 4 feet in 7-gallon

Best for

• Urban and suburban landscapes
• Home olive oil and table olives
• Low-maintenance evergreen structure
• Self-fertile, single-tree planting
• Edible landscaping

How to grow

Plant in full sun in zones 7 to 8. Fast-growing and hardy, it needs only occasional watering once established. Being self-fertile, a single tree produces a reliable yield. Olives shift in color from light green to pink, then brown and purple as they mature.

Flavor profile

Arbequina olives are valued for high-quality oil and for eating as table olives, with an early-season harvest.

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