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Olea europaea 'Mission'
Mission Olive
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| Description | Native to the Mediterranean, Olive trees are generally hardy trees with good tolerance to poor soils. This one is no exception. The Mission Olive grows between 4-9 m depending on conditions. Ours is grown as a single trunk specimen. The grey-green leaves are thick and leathery. Fruits start green, and turn black when they ripen. | ||
| Foliage |
Evergreen
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| Form |
Broad-domed
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| Mature Size | 4-8 x 6m | ||
| Uses | Olives are ideally suited to most landscapes as they are long lived, small in stature, and are easily pruned. Where space allows, Olives look great planted in multiple numbers. | ||
| Position & Soil | The Mission Olive will tolerate most soils including loam and sandy as well as prolonged periods of dryness. A humus-rich well-drained soil in a sunny position is preferred. | ||
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| Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.0-1.5m) • 50cm/52L (1.5-1.8m) • 100L (2.5-3.0m) |
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