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Olea europaea subsp. europaea
European Olive
Olea · Oleaceae
European Olive (Olea europaea subsp. europaea) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 8 m high and 5 m spread, with a rounded canopy form. Its noted amenity value is prominent fruit. Its recorded local performance is very reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Olea
Family
Oleaceae
Common name
European Olive
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Olea europaea subsp. europaea belongs to the Olea genus within the Oleaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Dry soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
8 m H × 5 m W
Landscape use
Limit use
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Olea europaea subsp. europaea observation photograph — GBIF · Daniel Heras González · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/