Arbequina Olive Tree
Description
Characteristics of Arbequina Olive Trees
Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your home! Arbequina olive trees (Olea europaea ‘Arbequina’) are prized for their delicious fruit, perfect for both table eating and pressing into high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Originally from Catalonia, Spain, the Arbequina olive is now one of the most popular olive varieties grown in California’s olive industry.
This compact, self-pollinating olive tree is an excellent choice for home gardeners, thriving in both containers and in-ground plantings.
Why Grow an Arbequina Olive Tree?
- Perfect for fresh eating and olive oil production
- Compact size—grows well in containers indoors and outdoors
- Self-pollinating one tree needed for fruit production
- Low-maintenance, heat-resistant, and pest-resistant
Arbequina Olives – A Favorite for Eating & Oil Production
Arbequina olives are small black olives known for their light, fruity flavor. These versatile olives must be cured before eating, and freshly harvested fruit should be processed immediately.
- Arbequina olive oil is loved for its smooth, buttery texture and slightly nutty taste, making it a favorite among chefs and home cooks.
- High in monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, Arbequina olives contribute to a healthy diet.
- Press your own small-batch extra virgin olive oil from freshly picked fruit.
Arbequina Olive Tree Growth & Appearance
Plant your Arbequina olive tree as an ornamental accent on a patio or in a garden. The willowy branches are covered in beautiful gray-green leaves, creating a stunning Mediterranean look. The olives start off green and mature to a deep black, ripening at different intervals, allowing for multiple small batch harvests.
Throughout history, olive tree foliage has symbolized peace and victory. In ancient times, olive branches were woven into crowns for the Olympic Games. Today, they are commonly used in home décor and floral arrangements.
Growing Arbequina Olive Trees
Grown in the ground, the Arbequina olive tree can reach up to 15 feet tall. When planted in a container, its height is limited by pot size, making it an excellent option for patios and indoor growing. Olive trees can live for centuries, adding beauty and longevity to your landscape.
- Sun & Soil: Requires full sun and well-drained soil to thrive.
- Watering: Drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering.
- Potting Considerations: If grown in a container, ensure proper drainage holes to prevent root rot.
- Pollination: Self-pollinating, so only one tree is needed to produce fruit.
- Harvest Time: Starts producing within a few years, with harvest beginning in November.
Order an Arbequina Olive Tree Today!
Enjoy the silvery-green foliage, delicious olives, and home-pressed olive oil from your very own Arbequina olive tree. Whether planted outdoors in warm climates or kept in a container for easy indoor care, this tree is a beautiful and rewarding addition to any garden.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White, Yellow |
| Fruit Color | Black |
| Fruit Size | Small - Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 2 - 9, Outdoor Planting: 7 - 9 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late November |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 7.0 - 8.0 |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow olive trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Questions & Answers
I had a small harvest last year and I brined them and let them sit for the required few months. They tasted good, like regular olives you buy. Mine were very tiny because the tree was in a pot and a first harvest. Hopefully they will get bigger when I am able to put them in the ground.
Planed the tree outside last year.... survived the Arkansas winter and heat with no problem.
I am in Ohio. The olive tree was outside growing in a pot until October. Currently, it is in my basement. I keep it under a "gro light" for 10 hours a day. It seems to be healthy and growing.
I hoped that this helped.
I'm sorry I'm not able to answer your question. The tree is quite young and it's not bearing fruit yet.
No, they need to be brined.
I don't know. I keep mine indoors in the winter here in Maryland.
I have mine near Birmingham Alabama in the ground. It got froze out with 3 concurrent days of frost. But it’s slowly coming back. It’s still a 1foot stick with leaves. So no fruit. It’s also about 3 years old since I bought it, but I think I might have to wait a couple more years for any fruit
Your olive tree leaves falling off can indicate that your plant is not receiving sufficient light, the temperature is too low, your plant has water problems, is diseased, stressed, or may just be undergoing a natural life phase. I would watch this for a few eeks and see if it perks up after adjusting to a new enviroment.
We have ours in a large container. Zone 7. It does not shed leaves in fall/winter.
ALWAYS WANTED A OLIVE TREE
I wanted to have a olive tree in my yard
I always wanted an Olive tree that could be grown in Ohio, this looks like the right option
As a potential source of fats from the garden