Kalamata olive

Height:
8 metres at maturity
Width:
6 metres at maturity
Growth Rate:
Relatively slow grower which responds well to pruning. Left unpruned, it can grow as tall as it does wide
Growth Habit:
Round Shaped, small growing tree
Foliage:
Leather like thin leaves which are green with silver undersides .
Flowers:
Creamy-white flowers during spring, followed by green fruits which ripen to red then black during summer and autumn
Preferred Growing Conditions:
Kalamata Olives flourish in good drainage and cool winters. Hot dry summers without humidity.
Prefers a humus rich soil, well drained .Will tolerate a coastal position, drought and a light frost.
Requires full sun .
Landscape value:
Great in a grove planting. Plant it for contrast colour and foliage.
Can be potted or planted in small to medium gardens for texture and fruit.

Coastal, Edible, Evergreen, Feature Foliage, Group Planting, Informal Screening

* All dimensions are indicative