Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina')

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Size: 100L

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Current Stock Height Guides

100L: 2.3m - 3.1m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m to 5m

Mature Width: 2m to 4m

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

Root Ball Dimensions

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)

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About Your New Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina')

Olea europaea 'Arbequina' is a compact Spanish olive cultivar grown for both fruit and form. Fine grey-green leaves with silver undersides sit on a naturally rounded, well-branched crown, and the trunk gnarls attractively with age. Small cream flowers in spring are followed by small dark olives in autumn.

It reaches about 4 to 6 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide if left unpruned, and is easily held lower. Full sun and free draining soil are the requirements, and it accepts alkaline and rocky ground that defeats other trees. Established plants are drought tolerant and take moderate frost. Growth is about 30 to 50 centimetres a year.

It suits driveway borders, avenue planting, windbreaks, screening and rural property planting, and it holds a clipped shape well enough for formal work. Large specimens carry the weathered character that gives a courtyard instant age. Smaller plants do well in pots. Fruit is a genuine bonus rather than the main reason to plant it.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Arbequina Olive

What is an Arbequina Olive?

Arbequina is a Spanish cultivar of Olea europaea, the common olive, originally grown in Catalonia for oil. It is smaller and more compact than most olives, with fine grey-green foliage and a rounded habit. It is evergreen, self-fertile, and productive from a young age, which makes it useful for both landscape and orchard planting.

How big does Arbequina Olive grow?

Left to itself it reaches roughly 4 to 6 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide, which is compact for an olive. Regular pruning holds it at 2 to 3 metres without difficulty, and it can be clipped tighter again for hedging. Advanced and aged specimens are already at or near their working size when planted.

Does Arbequina produce edible olives?

Yes. It sets small dark olives that ripen in autumn, usually from April onward in Australia. They are high in oil and prized for pressing, and they can also be cured for the table after the usual brining or water treatment. Fruit set begins early, often within two or three years of planting.

Is Arbequina Olive frost tolerant?

Olives are more frost hardy than they are often given credit for, and Arbequina handles moderate frost once established. Young trees in their first two winters should be protected in cold districts. Prolonged severe frost can damage new growth and reduce the following season's crop, so avoid frost hollows where cold air pools.

Can I grow Arbequina Olive in a pot?

It is one of the better olives for containers because of its compact habit. Use a pot of at least 50 centimetres with a free draining mix, and place it in full sun. Water consistently through summer, since potted olives dry out far faster than those in the ground, and feed in spring and again in autumn.

How do I prune an Arbequina Olive?

Prune in late winter before new growth starts. Open the centre to let light in, remove crossing branches, suckers from the base and any dead wood, and shorten leaders to control height. For a formal shape, clip lightly two or three times through the growing season instead. Heavy pruning reduces the following season's fruit.

How do I care for Arbequina Olive?

Water deeply once a week through the first two summers, then only in extended dry weather. Feed with a complete fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest. Keep mulch clear of the trunk to avoid collar rot. Watch for olive lace bug and scale, and treat with horticultural oil when they appear.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

Avenue Planting
Driveway Border
Edible Garden
Feature Tree
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
Rural Property Planting
Screening or Privacy

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.

Is Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') Evergreen or Deciduous?

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

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m to 5m

Mature Width: 2m to 4m

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

Growth Rate of Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina')

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

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate
Fast Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina')

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

Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') Flower?

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.

Does Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') flower?

No - Doesn't Flower

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

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

No

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

What is the Wildlife Value of Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') ?

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.

How much Sunlight does Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') need?

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

Full Sun

Preferred 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.

Is Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') Drought Tolerant?

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

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.

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How To Plant Your Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina')

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina')

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the canopy to develop fully.

Avenue or grove planting: 4 to 5 metres apart for an even line with room to harvest.

Screen planting: 2 to 2.5 metres apart for a closed silver-grey screen.

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

Medium Growth Rate
Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina')

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') in Different Soil

Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') performs best in free-draining loam or sandy loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is sharp.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch lightly to moderate surface temperature.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and coarse organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline preferred. Avoid waterlogging at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it suitable for small gardens?
A: Yes. Arbequina is the most compact of the commercial olives, staying around 3 to 5 metres, so it suits courtyards, driveway lines and large pots.

Q: Does it need a second tree to set fruit?
A: No. Arbequina is self-fertile, so a single tree will still crop.

Q: What are the olives used for?
A: The small fruit is high quality and suits both oil pressing and table use.

Q: How much water does it need?
A: Water deeply twice weekly for the first 12 months. Once established it is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak in extended dry periods.

Q: Will it grow in a pot?
A: Yes. Its compact size makes it the easiest olive to keep in a large well-drained pot.