About This Product
Botanical Name: Olea europaea 'Manzanillo'
Common Name: Manzanillo Olive
Grown for its large purple-black olives, this evergreen fruit tree spreads low and wide. Gray-green leaves are silvery underneath. A classic for curing, it suits small orchards. The species is native to the Mediterranean, and this type comes from Spain. Plant it in open ground where falling fruit is easy to manage.
USDA Zone: Zones 8 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 8, 9, 11 - 24; H1, H2
Mature Height: 20 - 30 feet
Mature Width: 20 - 30 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low, Moderate