Olive at Wairere Nursery

Olive

Here's the good oil. The ancient and venerable European Olive (Olea) tree has certainly put roots down in NZ and adapted extremely well to our Kiwi lifestyle. The Olive is not only a highly regarded feature tree in New Zealand landscape schemes, it is now becoming an important horticulture crop for both the fruits and high quality Virgin Olive oil. Both Sir George Grey and Logan Campbell were responsible for planting large numbers of Olive trees in New Zealand from about 1860 onwards. Their legacy can still be seen in Cornwall Park, Auckland, where some of these original trees continue to grow and produce Olives. These days Olives for oil production are grown just about everywhere in New Zealand with Hawkes Bay, Martinborough and Marlborough being 3 of the key production areas.

As a garden plant Olives do well where the winter is cool, and not too wet, and the summers are long and hot. I think I would thrive in those conditions as well! Olives will grow in poor soils but will do better in fertile open loam that is free draining yet does not dry out completely especially when the fruits are forming. Once established the Olive tree will become more drought tolerant. Olives have a shallow root system and therefore are better located away from very strong Southerly winds. Some wind is acceptable, even desirable as Olives are wind pollinated. Many varieties are self fertile but as you know we always recommend a partner for the best results. A side dressing of Gypsum from time to time will also help add alkalinity to the soil and mimic the trees horticultural origins. Warning- don';t overfeed with Nitrogen rich fertilizer. Olives look their best when group planted and their beautiful shimmering blue grey foliage combines well with just about any other colour in the garden. Olives can also be used as dramatic container plants around pools and patios. No matter if you want to grow Olives as a culinary delight or a visual delight they have proved that they certainly do "oilright" right here in little old Godzone.

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Olea Ascolano

aka Olive

This Olive is popular for the large fruits that have a delicate mild taste. The Olives stay green rather than the usual black when ripe. The attractive grey/green foliage is slightly twisted. Plant in a sunny sheltered spot. Will fruit best with a companion such as 'Frantoio'. Evergreen.

Olives are easy care trees, that prefer a nice loamy soil and sunny position. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 3m

Olea Ascolano

Expected Stock Height: 100/120 cm ?

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Olea Ascolano

Expected Stock Height: 100/110 cm ?

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Olea El Greco

aka Olive

This olive from Greece has a nice compact form making a good choice for topiary work. Attractive grey green foliage and small white flowers followed by heavy crops of small fruit that have good oil content. Happiest in the sun with protection from harsh wind. Keep watered when young. Evergreen.

While Olives can tolerate poor soil they are happiest in nice fertile loam. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3.5m

Olea El Greco

Current Stock Height: 200/220 cm ?

Container: 35l ?

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Olea Frantoio

aka Olive

Frantoio produces quite small Olives that are very high in oil content. It is considered to be the premier oil variety in Tuscany. Excellent flavour for pickling. Highly ornamental as well as productive. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

Olives are easy care trees, that prefer a nice loamy soil and sunny position. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 3m

Olea Frantoio

Current Stock Height: 80/120 cm ?

Container: 3.5l ?

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Olea J2

aka Olive

Olive. This North Island Selection is a popular variety as it is a prolific producer of fruits suitable for pickling. Highly ornamental tree with blue-grey foliage along with being productive. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

Olives are easy care trees; feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.1m x 3m

Olea Europaea J2

Expected Stock Height: 310/320 cm ?

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Olea J5

aka Olive

This Olive is a top producing commercial variety that produces heavy reliable crops of excellent sized drupes or fruits. Proven to be one of the best varieties for growing in the North Island. Good for oil production and pickling. Equally just a nice ornamental evergreen tree.

Olives are easy care trees, that prefer a nice loamy soil and sunny position. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m

Olea J5

Expected Stock Height: 70/90 cm ?

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Olea J5

Expected Stock Height: 120/130 cm ?

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Olea Koroneiki

aka Olive

A small growing Olive that has large crops of small fruit that have a high oil content. Suitable for pickling. Apart from the culinary features 'Koroneiki' also makes a delightful ornamental tree with attractive grey/green foliage. Add a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden. Evergreen.

Olives are easy care trees, that prefer a nice loamy soil and sunny position. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m

Olea Koroneiki

Current Stock Height: 60/100 cm ?

Container: 3.5l ?

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Olea Leccino

aka Olive

A popular Olive that produces a strong spicy flavoured oil. Equally desirable as a highly ornamental evergreen tree with attractive grey-green foliage. This variety is hardy to cold and self-fertile. Plant in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Leccino is a top choice for SI growers. Evergreen.

Olives are easy care trees, that prefer a nice loamy soil and sunny position. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m

Olea Leccino

Current Stock Height: 70/100 cm ?

Container: 3.5l ?

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Olea Manzanillo

aka Olive

This Olive has large fruit that ripen in early autumn and are perfect for pickling. Quickly forms a nice specimen tree with attractive grey-green foliage. Self-fertile, improve crops by planting with another Olea variety. Happiest in the sun with protection from harsh wind. Evergreen.

Olives are easy care trees; feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m

Olea Manzanillo

Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?

Container: 2.5l ?

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Olea Manzanillo

Current Stock Height: 100/140 cm ?

Container: 3.5l ?

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Olea Mission

aka Olive

This Olive has medium sized fruit with a good oil content. Suitable for pickling when ripe i.e. the blue-black stage. Quickly forms a nice specimen tree with attractive grey-green foliage. Plant in the sun with protection from harsh wind. Evergreen.

Self fertile; will yield heavier crops if another Olea variety planted close by. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m

Olea Mission

Expected Stock Height: 260/280 cm ?

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Olea Pendolina

aka Olive

Good oil producing tree with weeping habit. Mainly grown for high fruit production and as a pollinator. Highly ornamental as well as productive. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Pollinators include Leccino. Evergreen.

Keep young plants watered; feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

Habit: Weeping
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 5m

Olea Pendolina

Current Stock Height: 60/170 cm ?

Container: 3.5l ?

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