Olea europea
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Olea europea

olive

  family oleaceae 
  genus olea 

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Identification
Genus  Olea Species  europea Variety  Cultivar  Common names  olive Family  OLEACEAE Specimen number  S9282 Data source  GrUnFr p242
 
Life cycle
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   
 
Climate
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
 
Garden
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.
 
Special qualities
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   
 
Adverse factors
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   
 
Herbal medicine
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.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
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 
 
Nutrition
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
 
Horticulture
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.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Olea europea is evergreen.

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