Botanical Name: Common Names:
Olea europaea Californian Queen Olive, UC13A6,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Trees Dense, Upright
Description:
The Californian Queen Olive (UC 13A6) is a very large table olive that is eaten green or black that was bred in California. All fruit harvested requires processing before eating. Ranging in size from 2-10m tall it has dark glossy green leaves with silver under sides. There are many varieties commercially available. A very hardy tree that thrives in Mediterranean conditions looks great as a feature specimen avenue or hedge. It can also be trained to grow as a espalier or a standard.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained