Arbequina Olive

Olea europaea ‘Arbequina’

A heritage Spanish variety of fruiting olive, originally identified in the 1700′ from the village of Arbequa, this attractive evergreen tree is self-fertile and early ripening. It is prized for both the olives and the oil. Easily the most cold-hardy variety available. 

A Spanish variety of fruiting olive, this attractive, small evergreen tree is self fruitful and early to ripen its small, green fruits that will mature to a deep mahogany brown. It is prized as an ornamental plant for its rugged good health, strappy grey-green leaves, clusters of tiny creamy blossoms in late spring, and the hard, green fruits that can ripen in long-summer areas with hot weather.

Fruit will set in most full-sun locations; if growing in a pot, you can bring it inside if fruits do not quite ripen before cold weather sets in. Arbequina is the most cold-tolerant fruiting variety, withstanding temps down to 5F.

Hardy to USDA Zone: 7b

Mature Height: Slowly To 35’x 25′

Sun: Full Sun/High Heat

Ripening Time: September/October

Pollination: Self Fertile