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🍎 Olive

Olea europaea
fruits Evergreen Tree Oleaceae
Olive plant photo
☀️ Sun
Full Sun
💧 Water
Very Low
🗺️ Zones
8-10
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-8.0
🪴 Soil Type
Well-draining, alkaline
🚿 Drainage
Excellent
📏 Spacing
20-30 ft
📐 Height
20-40 ft
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (2)

🤝 Marigold
Universal garden companion
🤝 Nasturtium
Attracts beneficials and pollinators

⚠️ Keep Apart (2)

⚠️ Mint
Competes aggressively
⚠️ Walnut
Susceptible to juglone

📝 Growing Notes

Mediterranean icon. Lives for centuries. Need winter chill to fruit.

🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Botanical Interests True Leaf Market Burpee Territorial Seed Company

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