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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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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.

Olives are easy care trees, that prefer a nice loamy soil and sunny position. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 3m

Olea Ascolano

Expected Stock Height: 100/110 cm  ? 

New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $32.99. Payment on order.

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aka Olive

This olive from Greece 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 small fruit that have good oil content. Happiest in the sun with protection from harsh wind. Keep watered when young. Evergreen.

While Olives can tolerate poor soil they are happiest in nice fertile loam. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3.5m

Olea El Greco

Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$29.99

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Olea El Greco

Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm  ? 

New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $32.99. Payment on order.

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Frantoio produces quite small Olives that are very high in oil content. It is considered to be the premier oil variety in Tuscany. Excellent flavour for pickling. Highly ornamental as well as productive. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

Olives are easy care trees, that prefer a nice loamy soil and sunny position. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 3m

Olea Frantoio

Current Stock Height: 80/120 cm  ? 

Container: 3.5l  ? 

$42.99

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Olea Frantoio

Expected Stock Height: 80/90 cm  ? 

New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $32.99. Payment on order.

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