Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest'
'Garden Harvest' is a relatively compact variety known for its ability to produce abundant fruit, providing a reliable source of olives for personal consumption or oil production. Its olives have a pleasant and well-balanced flavour, with small to medium-sized fruit weighing 3-4g each. The olives ripen to black in autumn following the small white flowers that bloom in spring. Its attractive silver-green foliage and gnarled trunk add visual appeal to the garden, making it an excellent choice for those seeking both productivity and ornamental value.
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 it's 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 2.0m
Width to 2.0m
Can be kept significantly smaller through pruning.
Width to 2.0m
Can be kept significantly smaller through pruning.