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Fruitless Olive
Olea europaea
A classic Mediterranean shade tree with silvery foliage and a sculptural trunk, bred to produce no messy fruit.
Features
Silvery-green foliageGnarled sculptural trunkNo messy fruitMediterranean charm
Best Uses
Shade treeMediterranean gardenCourtyard accent
Quick Stats
Water NeedsLow
Sun Exposurefull sun
Mature Size25 ft H × 25 ft W
Growth Ratemoderate
Maintenancelow
HardinessUSDA 9-11
Bloom SeasonSpring
Bloom ColorCream
Litter Levellow
ThornsNone
Native RegionHorticultural
Design Styles
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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.