Olea europaea 'Kalamata Olives' | 45L

Botanic Name: Olea europaea 'Kalamata Olives'
Common Name: Kalamata Olive
Plant Description: A variety of olive tree known for its distinctive dark purple, almond-shaped fruit. The 'Kalamata' variety produces highly prized olives that are used for eating, oil production, and culinary purposes. This evergreen tree has silvery-green leaves and produces small, white flowers in spring, which develop into the famous olives by late summer to autumn. It's a hardy, drought-tolerant tree that thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, making it an ideal addition to Mediterranean-style gardens, orchards, or larger landscapes.
Key Features: Dark purple, almond-shaped olives, evergreen, silvery-green foliage, small white flowers, drought-tolerant.
Used For: Producing edible olives, oil, or ornamental use in gardens and orchards. It's also suitable for hedging, as a specimen tree, or in Mediterranean and coastal landscapes.
Ideal Growing Position: Prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and can thrive in a variety of soil types, provided they are not waterlogged.
Plant Height: 3–6 metres
Plant Width: 2–4 metres