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| Identification |
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Genus
Olea
Species
europea
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
olive
Family
OLEACEAE
Specimen number
S9282
Data source
GrUnFr p242
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
20' - 30'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Olea europea can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 1 inch long 1/2 inch in diameter, oval shaped, color ripens from green to yellow, pink, red, and finally black. It is too astringent for fresh eating, must be soaked in sodium hydroxide solution to remove bitterness. Olea europea is most often used as oil. Olive is most commonly used pickled or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Pickled
Oil
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
1 inch long 1/2 inch in diameter, oval shaped, color ripens from green to yellow, pink, red, and finally black
Flavor / texture
too astringent for fresh eating, must be soaked in sodium hydroxide solution to remove bitterness
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Olea europea to produce fruit. Olive is typically propagated using a cutting. This plant most likely originates from Mediterranean.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Olea europea is evergreen.
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