Arbequina Olive Trees For Sale

Arbequina olive trees have weeping branches with shiny, silvery-green leaves that retain their color year-round in warm climates. It is a small to medium tree that can be easily maintained smaller with pruning. Their small, fleshy olives emerge green before transitioning to a light pink, then ultimately turn glossy black when they’ve ripened on the tree and are ready to be harvested.

How to Plant Arbequina Olive Trees

If planted outside, choose a location that receives full sunlight to partial shade and good soil drainage. The preference is for at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day. They are self-pollinating and will yield fruit with just one, but planting a second will boost their yield. If you choose to plant more than one, make sure they are 8-12 feet apart from each other, measuring from their trunks.

Dig a hole that is roughly twice the width of the root ball. Backfill the hole with soil, then water gently to settle the roots.

 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.

How to Plant Arbequina Olive Trees in a Container

If you choose to plant your Arbequina olive tree in a container, choose a pot that has drainage holes for watering and that is 1.5-2 times the width of the container your tree arrived in.

Arbequina Olive Tree Information

Latin Name: Olea europaea

Site and Soil: Olives like a warm, protected location with 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil.

Pollination Requirements: Arbequina is self-fertile, though crops will likely be heavier with another variety nearby. Olives are wind pollinated and should be planted no more than 20 ft. apart. You can assist pollination by moving pollen from flower to flower with a small brush.

Hardiness: Hardy to 10° F. or below.

Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting

Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height (20 + feet without pruning)

Bloom Time: May

Ripening Time: October

Yield: 20+ lbs.

Pests & Diseases: Our Olives have not been bothered by pests or diseases

USDA Zone: 8

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