olive tree (Olea europaea)

Native: Mediterranean region.

General Notes:

An Olea europaea in Sacramento Capital Park #338 is registered as a California Big Tree. It measures 34 feet high, with a trunk circumference of 168 inches and a crown spread of 60 feet.

Tree Characteristics

• Drought tolerant.
• Rounded, Umbrella or Vase Shape.
• Foliage: Evergreen, Ovate, Gray Green
• Height: 25 - 30 feet.
• Width: 25 - 30 feet.
• Flowers: Inconspicuous. Fragrant Flowers in Spring
• Fruit: Prolific, Black, Purple or Mostly Green Drupe, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Fall Edible and Wildlife use it.
• Bark: Light Gray, Scaly.
• Shading Capacity: Moderately Dense in Leaf.
• Litter Issue: Wet Fruit.

Tree Site Conditions & Constraints

• Zones: Sunset 8, 9 and 11 – 24, H1, H2; USDA Hardiness 8 - 10.
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade.

Pests & Disease Information

• Resistant: Texas Root Rot.
• Susceptible: Scales, Anthracnose, Oak Root Rot, Phytophthora, Root Rot, Sooty Mold and Verticillium.

Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns

• Branch Strength: Strong.
• Root Damage Potential: Moderate.
• Health Hazard: Allergy
• Biogenic Emissions: Low.
• Attracts: Birds and Bees.

Source:

SelecTree. "Olea europaea Tree Record." 1995-2018. Mar 16, 2018. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/olea-europaea >