Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest' Ball
‘Garden Harvest‘ is a relatively compact variety known for its ability to produce abundant fruit, providing a reliable source of olives for personal consumption or oil production. Its olives have a pleasant and well-balanced flavour, with small to medium-sized fruit weighing 3-4g each. The olives ripen to black in autumn following the small white flowers that bloom in spring. Its attractive silver-green foliage and gnarled trunk add visual appeal to the garden, making it an excellent choice for those seeking both productivity and ornamental value.
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 it‘s fruit, oil, and timber. Olives are a perfect choice for Mediterranean, coastal, and low-water gardens. Pair them with other plants from our Aussie Mediterranean range, such as Laurus ‘Flavour Master’ and Westringia ‘Jervis Gem’.