Olive Tree ‘Del Morocco’

Landscape Uses

The olive tree has been grown for centuries. It is a symbol of peace and cultivated for its oil and timber. Olives are a perfect choice whether you are inspired to create a Mediterranean, Coastal look or just for drought-tolerant gardens. They are suitable in nearly every imaginable growing condition. They have been used for windbreaks, topiary, screens, and groves or as a feature tree.

Dimensions

Can be maintained to 2.0m wide x 3.0m high or if allowed to grow will reach 10.0m high x 4.0m wide

Cultural

Requiring a full sun position but tolerating a very shady position as well, olives will tolerant a very wide range of soil conditions. They will grow even in rocky or very poor soil. Even though largely drought-tolerant, they produce their best fruit yield when well-watered during flowering and fruit production. Best times to fertilize are during autumn and spring for best fruiting results. Del Morocco’s produce high yields of 3-4 gram olives which are high in oil content and will go on pleasing for years