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| Identification |
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Genus
Olea
Species
europaea
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
olive
Family
OLEACEAE
Specimen number
S13961
Data source
Allergy p265;MedPl p239;Xeri p305
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Ascending
Overall height
25'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 09a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 20� Fahrenheit. It likes dry soils. Olea europaea can survive short periods of drought. Olive tolerates windy and salty seaside conditions.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
yes
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
Light
Hay fever season
Jan 01 - Dec 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
hypotensive
diuretic
hypoglycemic
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
%s is edible. Olive is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as a hypotensive, a diuretic or a hypoglycemic. The leaves and the oil are used in herbal preparations. This is a light producer of pollen but should cause problems to only the most sensitive hay fever sufferers. This plant doesn't really have a "season" for hay fever pollen; it tends to produce wind borne pollen almost year-round.
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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
Various
Pollination method
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
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Olea europaea is a cultivated crop.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Olea europaea is a woody perennial. Olive is evergreen.
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