Olea europea Californian Queen Olive

Olea California Queen is a medium-sized evergreen olive tree valued for its ornamental beauty and productive harvests. It features attractive leathery green leaves with distinctive silvery undersides, creating year-round interest and a classic Mediterranean appearance. The tree produces large, almost round green olives that are highly regarded as table olives, particularly for use in salads, antipasto platters and pizza toppings. The fruit is also suitable for producing high-quality olive oil. Harvesting typically occurs from March through to September, depending on climate and desired ripeness. It is a hardy, low-maintenance tree well suited to Australian conditions and performs beautifully as a feature specimen, street tree, shade tree or productive addition to home orchards. Occasional pruning can be carried out to maintain shape, improve airflow and encourage strong fruit production.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun position. Will thrive in warm regions with cool winters. Drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 8m x width 5m