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Olea europaea, Olive Tree Bonsai ( Sheffield's Seed Co.,Inc.)

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: germination may be delayed until the following year, cracking the seed coat may help germination

Native to: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Baleares, Botswana, Burundi, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, China South-Central, Cyprus, Djibouti, East Aegean Is., Eritrea, Ethiopia, Free State, Greece, Iran, Italy, Kenya, Kriti, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Libya, Madeira, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Northern Provinces, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Réunion, Rwanda, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Somalia, Spain, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Uganda, West Himalaya, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zaïre, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Introduced to: Argentina Northeast, Ascension, Bermuda, China Southeast, Corse, Egypt, France, Hainan, Hawaii, Iraq, Jawa, Korea, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Marianas, Mexico Southwest, New Zealand North, Norfolk Is., St.Helena, Taiwan, Tibet, Tubuai Is.

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Olea europaeaOlea europaea

Common Olive, Edible Olive, Olive

In Stock: 24.878 lb (Total:34.696lb)

Olea europaea

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24.88 lb

9.82 lb

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Germination:

71%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

1,916

Quantity:

24.88 lb

Collected in:

Italy

Crop year:

2018

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1826053

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: germination may be delayed until the following year, cracking the seed coat may help germination

Discover the ancient Olea europaea, commonly known as the common olive or edible olive tree. This evergreen tree grows slowly to heights of 32ft, boasting an impressive display of fragrant flowers and 1-3" gray-green leaves. Known for its twisted, gnarled trunk, it is not only a source of delicious fruit but also a beautiful ornamental addition to your garden.
Olea europaea's incredible drought resistance makes it handy even in challenging conditions. Aside from its native Mediterranean, it's cultivated and naturalized in Argentina, Saudi Arabia, China, California, and Bermuda, among others.
Its fruit, the olive, has major agricultural significance in the Mediterranean region being a source of olive oil, a core ingredient in many cuisines. The tree and fruit have also lent their name to the plant family, which includes lilacs, jasmine, Forsythia, and true ash trees. Whether you're an olive fan wanting to try your hand at cultivation, or simply looking for a distinctive addition to your garden, the Olea europaea is an absolute must-have.