Olea europaea 'Del Morocco'
'Del Morocco' is a Moroccan olive variety known for its rich and robust flavour and high-quality oil. This long-lived, slow-growing tree has silver-grey foliage and a gnarled grey trunk that becomes more striking with age. It produces small white flowers in spring, followed by green fruit that ripens to black in autumn. The olives are small to medium, weighing 3-4g, with early fruiting and high yields.
Cultural
Full sun is essential for healthy growth and fruit production in olive trees. They thrive in slightly alkaline, sandy, or loamy soils, though they can tolerate poor, rocky conditions. Once established, olive trees are drought-tolerant, but young trees require regular watering, especially during dry periods and during flowering and fruit production, particularly in containers. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead branches. While generally hardy, olive trees can be susceptible to pests like scale and fungal diseases. Olives are typically harvested in late autumn to early winter.
Landscape Uses
A symbol of peace and happiness, the olive tree has been grown for centuries for its fruit, oil, and timber. Olives are a perfect choice for Mediterranean, coastal, and low-water gardens. They are suitable for windbreaks, screens, topiary, or as specimen trees. Pair them with other plants from our Aussie Mediterranean range, such as Laurus ‘Flavour Master’ and Westringia ‘Jervis Gem’.
Dimensions
Height to 10.0m
Width to 4.0m
Can be kept significantly smaller through pruning.
Width to 4.0m
Can be kept significantly smaller through pruning.