Cultivar Profile
Arbosana Olive Tree
Olea europaea ‘Arbosana’
Cultivar Profile
Arbosana Olive Tree
Olea europaea ‘Arbosana’
From Spain, maturing a bit later than Arbequina, this cultivar is considered more robust than the latter, well-known cultivar. It has a fruity flavor, along with nutty tones, and medium pungency. It’s does well in high-density plantings and is commonly grown in Northern California.
Makes excellent brined olives for snacking on! Good for home orchards as it is dwarfing, growing only to about 12 feet in height and is self-fertile.
Specifications
Fruiting
Fruiting
Beautiful Waterwise Fruiting Specimen
Olive Oil
Sweet
Bloom
May
Inconspicuous, white flowers; prized for evergreen foliage and its fall fruit.
Country
Spain
Type
Tree
Foliage
Gray-Green Color
Growth
Olives are wind pollinated and should be planted no more than 20 ft. apart.
Size
10-15 ft. in height but much smaller with pruning
Uses
Landscape and Commercial Use
Coastal Exposure, Container, Kitchen Garden, Mass Planting (high density), Specimen, Topiary
Zones
USDA 8, 7 once established
Hardiness
Hardy down 10 °F
Light
Full sun
Water
Once established, water occasionally.
Water more frequently in extreme heat or containers. Newly planted olive trees will require more water to establish.
Soil
Well-drained, nutrient poor soil
Light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils all acceptable. Olive trees prefer well-drained soil and even grow well in nutritionally poor soil. Hot, rocky locations. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
Care
Thrives in most average, slightly alkaline, well-drained soils, but it is highly adaptable. Tolerates drought. Shelter young plants from winter extremes.
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