Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina')

Name: Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina')
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 620.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$620.00

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Size: 100L

100L

Current Stock Height Guides

100L: 2.3m - 3.1m Approx.

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About Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina')

A compact, evergreen olive variety known for its soft grey-green foliage, ornamental form, and fruiting reliability. Arbequina is one of the most versatile olives — suitable for both edible harvest and structured landscape use.

Its naturally rounded habit and smaller leaves give it a refined appearance, making it ideal for feature planting, low hedging, or pots. It works well in both contemporary and Mediterranean-style gardens.

Tolerates coastal exposure, drought, and a wide range of soil types. With minimal pruning, it maintains a tidy shape and can be clipped for a more formal look.

A practical and attractive evergreen for adding texture, contrast, and seasonal interest — with the bonus of fruit.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3–5 m

Mature Width: 2–4 m

Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') is expected to grow 0.3–0.6 m per year (moderate growth).

Frost Tolerance

Is Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') frost tolerant?

Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.

Flowering Information

Olea europaea ‘Arbequina’ produces small, creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer. While delicate, the blooms are highly productive and lead to reliable fruit set, offering a subtle yet meaningful seasonal display among the silver-green foliage.

Native Information

Is Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') an Australian Native? Yes

Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') is Native to Native to the Mediterranean region of Spain, particularly Catalonia.

Wildlife Value

Its flowers attract pollinating insects including native bees and hoverflies, while the canopy provides shelter for small birds. The fruit also offers food for wildlife, contributing to a diversified and resilient garden ecosystem.

Sunlight Information

Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') will thrive best in:

Full Shade

Preffered Soil

Olea europaea ‘Arbequina’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and thrives in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions. It can struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged ground unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops its characteristic high drought resilience.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Queensland Kauri

Genus: Agathis

Botanical Species: Agathis robusta

Family: Araucariaceae

Botanical Name: Agathis robusta

Landscape Uses

Avenue Planting
Feature Tree
Shade Tree
Windbreak
Screening or Privacy
Driveway Border
Rural Property Planting

Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') works in an:

Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Edible Garden – integrates fruit, herbs, and productive plants.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Choose a location with full sun and space to grow.
Dig a deep, wide hole and enrich the backfill soil.
Stake young trees to ensure a strong, upright leader develops.

Feature Planting: Space 6 – 8 m apart

Avenue Planting: Space 8 – 10 m apart

Shade Tree: Allow adequate open space for canopy development

Water regularly during establishment (first 1–2 years).
Mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate root temperature.

No routine pruning required unless shaping is desired early.

Prefers well-drained, fertile soils.
Tolerates clay loams if drainage is sufficient.
Avoid compacted or waterlogged areas.

Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') is expected to grow 0.3–0.6 m per year (moderate growth).

Medium Growth Rate
Fast Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa
Riverland & Murraylands

Thrives in

Full Shade

Frost Tolerance

Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Arbequina’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and maintains steady growth and fruit production with minimal supplementary watering.