Olea europaea

Plant belonging to the Oleaceae family, whose botanical name is Olea europea, is widespread in the countries bordering the Mediterranean. It develops small foliage of deep green color on the upper page and light on the lower one. It has a rather rich foliage. It has an irregular, light-colored bark. Depending on the area, it produces small white inflorescences from May to June, followed by an initially greenish drupe that tends to darken, from whose pulp when ripe, the well-known oil is extracted. It looks like a rather vigorous plant that grows well even in difficult conditions. It can be placed both outdoors and indoors.

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Flowering period

Spring

Temperature

Low

Exposure

Full Sun, Sunny

Irrigation

Low, Middle