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.
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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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PAGE 1 ALL 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. Olea Ascolano Current Stock Height: 100/110 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 Olea Ascolano Current Stock Height: 120/130 cm ? Container: 4l ? $26.99 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. Evergreen. Olea El Greco Current Stock Height: 50/65 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $26.99 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. Olea Frantoio Current Stock Height: 90/120 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $29.99 Olea Frantoio Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $39.99 Stock of this item is very low. 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. Olea J5 Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $26.99 Stock of this item is very low. 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. Olea Koroneiki New stock expected Beginning of April, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $39.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
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. Evergreen. Olea Leccino Current Stock Height: 90/110 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $39.99 Olea Leccino Current Stock Height: 90/100 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 Stock of this item is very low. 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. Happiest in the sun with protection from harsh wind. Evergreen. Olea Manzanillo Current Stock Height: 100/120 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 Olea Manzanillo Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $39.99 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. Olea Pendolina New stock expected Beginning of April, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $39.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Olive Early producing olive that has medium vigour and is very hardy. High yields, high oil content and ripens mid to late season. Performs well from cold to subtropical climates. This is a favoured commercial variety in Jaen, Spain - the largest olive growing area in the world. Evergreen. Olea Picual Current Stock Height: 100/110 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $26.99 Olea Picual Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $39.99 aka Olive Let me give you the 'good oil' on this yummy Olive. Not only is it a fabulous foliage tree with grey- green leaves you can also look forward to Olive fruits being produced from summer through to autumn. Good oil producer the fruit can be pickled. Likes the sun and protection from wind. Evergreen. Olea Verdale Current Stock Height: 100/130 cm ? Container: 4l ? $26.99 Stock of this item is very low. 
While Olives can tolerate poor soil they are happiest in nice fertile loam. If your soil is poor for best results give your Olive tree some well balanced fertiliser every now and then. Also do not let the tree dry out when the fruit is developing.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 3m
While Olives can tolerate poor soil they are happiest in nice fertile loam. If your soil is poor for best results give your Olive tree some well balanced fertilizer every now and then. Also do not let the tree dry out when the fruit is developing.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3.5m
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.1m x 3m
While Olives are quite tolerant of light to poor soil they will do better with a nice fertile loam. It is important that the soil does not dry out when the fruit are forming.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x NaNm
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Olives are highly ornamental trees as well as good fruit producers. They are very tolerant but do best in a sheltered position. It is important that your Olive does not dry out when the fruit is developing and they enjoy an annual feed general slow release fertilizer.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 5m
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 3m
Olives are highly ornamental trees as well as good fruit producers. They are very tolerant but do best in a sheltered position. It is important that your Olive does not dry out when the fruit is developing and they enjoy an annual feed general slow release fertilizer.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m
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