Olea europaea 'Del Morocco'

  • Olea europaea 'Del Morocco'
  • Olea europaea 'Del Morocco'
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17CM
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40CM
EVERGREEN,HEDGE,POTS,FULLSUN,DRY,COASTAL

‘Del Morocco‘ is a Moroccan olive variety known for its rich and robust flavour and high-quality oil. This long-lived, slow-growing tree has silver-grey foliage and a gnarled grey trunk that becomes more striking with age. It produces small white flowers in spring, followed by green fruit that ripens to black in autumn. The olives are small to medium, weighing 3-4g, with early fruiting and high yields.

Cultural

Full sun is essential for healthy growth and fruit production in olive trees. Harvest fruit in late summer to early winter.
Soil:
Tolerates any well-drained soil, suitable for poor soil.
Aspect:
Full sun.
Maintenance:
Prune in late winter to maintain size and shape. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring. Though generally hardy, olive trees can be susceptible to pests like scale and olive lace bug, treat accordingly.
Water Requirements:
Drought tolerant once established but fruit development will benefit from supplementary watering. Will not tolerate waterlogged soil.
Seasonal Interest:
Autumn to winter fruiting.

Landscape Uses

A symbol of peace and happiness, the olive tree has been grown for centuries for its fruit, oil, and timber. Olives are a perfect choice for Mediterranean, coastal, and low-water gardens. They are suitable for windbreaks, screens, topiary, or as specimen trees. Pair them with other plants from our Aussie Mediterranean range, such as Laurus ‘Flavour Master’ and Westringia ‘Jervis Gem’.

Dimensions

Height to 10.0m
Width to 4.0m

Can be kept significantly smaller through pruning.