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Olive
Here';s the good oil. The ancient and venerable European Olive (Olea) tree has certainly put roots down in NZ and adapted extremely well to our Kiwi lifestyle. The Olive is not only a highly regarded feature tree in New Zealand landscape schemes, it is now becoming an important horticulture crop for both the fruits and high quality Virgin Olive oil.
Both Sir George Grey and Logan Campbell were responsible for planting large numbers of Olive trees in New Zealand from about 1860 onwards. Their legacy can still be seen in Cornwall Park, Auckland, where some of these original trees continue to grow and produce Olives. These days Olives for oil production are grown just about everywhere in New Zealand with Hawkes Bay, Martinborough and Marlborough being 3 of the key production areas.
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As a garden plant Olives do well where the winter is cool, and not too wet, and the summers are long and hot. I think I would thrive in those conditions as well! Olives will grow in poor soils but will do better in fertile open loam that is free draining yet does not dry out completely especially when the fruits are forming. Once established the Olive tree will become more drought tolerant. Olives have a shallow root system and therefore are better located away from very strong Southerly winds. Some wind is acceptable, even desirable as Olives are wind pollinated. Many varieties are self fertile but as you know we always recommend a partner for the best results. A side dressing of Gypsum from time to time will also help add alkalinity to the soil and mimic the trees horticultural origins. Warning- don';t overfeed with Nitrogen rich fertilizer.
Olives look their best when group planted and their beautiful shimmering blue grey foliage combines well with just about any other colour in the garden. Olives can also be used as dramatic container plants around pools and patios. No matter if you want to grow Olives as a culinary delight or a visual delight they have proved that they certainly do "oilright" right here in little old Godzone.
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Olea Ascolano
This Olive is popular for the large fruits that have a delicate mild taste. The Olives stay green rather than the usual black when ripe. The attractive grey/green foliage is slightly twisted. Plant in a sunny sheltered spot. Will fruit best with a companion such as 'Frantoio'. Evergreen.
While Olives can tolerate poor soil that are happiest in nice fertile loam. If your soil is poor for best results give your Olive tree some well balanced fertilizer every now and then. Also do not let the tree dry out when the fruit is developing.
Habit: Upright
Height: 6m x 3m
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Olea Barnea
This cultivar comes from Israel where it has been developed for oil production. Produces great quantities of slightly elongated fruit. Plant in a well drained, sunny, sheltered spot. Plant with a companion such as 'Manzanillo'. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Height: 6m x 3m
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Olea El Greco
As indicated by the name this Olive hails from Greece. It has a nice compact form making a good choice for topiary work. Attractive grey green foliage and small white flowers followed by heavy crops of large fruits that have good oil content. Happiest in the sun with protection from harsh wind. Evergreen.
While Olives can tolerate poor soil that are happiest in nice fertile loam. If your soil is poor for best results give your Olive tree some well balanced fertilizer every now and then. Also do not let the tree dry out when the fruit is developing.
Habit: Upright
Height: 6mx3m
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Current Stock Height: 90/110cm
Container: PB8
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Olea El Greco Std
As indicated by the name this Olive hails from Greece. It has a compact form and is a good choice for topiary work. Attractive grey green foliage and small white flowers followed by heavy crops of large fruits that have good oil content. Happiest in the sun with protection from harsh wind. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Height: Std
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Olea Europaea Verdale
Let me give you the 'good oil' on this yummy Olive. Not only is it a fabulous foliage tree with grey- green leaves you can also look forward to Olive fruits being produced from summer through to autumn. Good oil producer the fruit can be pickled. Likes the sun and protection from wind. Evergreen.
Olives are highly ornamental trees as well as good fruit producers. They are very tolerant but do best in a sheltered position. It is important that your Olive does not dry out when the fruit is developing and they enjoy an annual feed general slow release fertilizer.
Habit: Upright
Height: 3.5mx3m
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Olea Europea J5
This Olive is a top producing commercial variety that produces heavy reliable crops of excellent sized drupes or fruits. Proven to be one of the best varieties for growing in the North Island. Good for oil production and pickling. Equally just a nice ornamental evergreen tree.
While Olives are quite tolerant of light to poor soil they will do better with a nice fertile loam. It is important that the soil does not dry out when the fruit are forming.
Habit: Upright
Height: 3m x 3m
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Olea Koroneiki
A small growing Olive that has large crops of small fruit that have a high oil content. Suitable for pickling. Apart from the culinary features 'Koroneiki' also makes a delightful ornamental tree with attractive grey/green foliage. Add a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Height: 3m x 3m
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Olea Manzanillo
This Olive has large fruit that ripen in early autumn and are perfect for pickling. Quickly forms a nice specimen tree with attractive grey-green foliage. Self-fertile. Happiest in the sun with protection from harsh wind. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Height: 6m x 3m
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