• Self-Pollinating: You only need one tree for fruit.
• Fruiting Time: Expect olives within 2-4 years of planting.
• Harvest: Olives ripen in fall (Oct-Nov), turning glossy black; they don't all ripen at once.
• Oil Quality: Produces aromatic, sweet oil, great for dressings, baking, and roasting, with no harsh taste.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning; focus on removing dead/diseased branches and opening the canopy, as olives fruit on previous season's growth.
• Sunlight: Full sun is best.
• Water: Water deeply when dry, especially during establishment; mature trees tolerate drought but need consistent moisture for good yields.
• Soil: Well-draining soil is crucial; adaptable but prefers rocky/well-drained.
• Hardiness: Hardy in USDA Zones 7-11, but can be grown in containers in colder areas.
• Size: Can reach 12-20 ft tall (or more if unpruned), but manageable in containers. 

Olea europaea 'Arbequina'