Key Features
Special considerations
Growing and Care Instructions
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Fertilizing
Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
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Watering
Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry out between waterings.
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Light Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
| Type | Fruit-bearing |
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| Lifespan | 300+ years |
| Growth | Slow |
| Max Height | 20–30 ft |
| Max Width | 15–20 ft |
9-11 Container / 8-10 Outdoors
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If you're looking for Mediterranean flair or if you're an Olive fanatic, the Manzanillo Olive (Olea europaea 'Manzanillo') will become your prized possession. This tree will make you feel like you're lounging off the warm coast of Spain all year round.
The Manzanillo produces clusters of small, simple, charming white flowers in the summertime. At the height of its bloom, this tree looks frosted!
When autumn rolls around, expect this tree to be dripping with clusters of lovely edible green Olives. The pits are easily removed, and the fruit has excellent, meaty flesh that is about 85% pulp.
This Olive is celebrated for curing, but the Manzanillo Olive is also known for its prized fruit that creates enough oil for pressing.
The Manzanillo is self-fruiting, so you just need one for a fantastic harvest. This is a self-sufficient tree, but it will produce even more tasty Olives with a companion tree nearby.
Botanical Name: Olea europaea 'Manzanillo'
