Manzanillo Fruiting Olive Tree (Olea europaea 'Manzanillo')

The Manzanillo Fruiting Olive Tree known botanically as Olea europaea 'Manzanillo', is a picturesque, high quality olive tree with a billowing crown and a gnarled trunk that make it one of the most desirable plants for dry climates. These ancient trees have been grown since ancient times and thrive in the heat. Believed to be a native of the Mediterranean, the drought tolerant Manzanillo Olive can live for hundreds of years, enduring droughts, heat and poor soil conditions. In the spring, clusters of tiny yellow-white flowers produce fruit that ripen in the fall. The Manzanillo Olive tree does have a slow growth rate and young trees may take time to develop substance. Most come in heights of 18-20 feet.