Olea europaea 'Del Morocco'

Size: 70L
Sale price$400.00

Olea europaea 'Del Morocco', or Moroccan Olive, is a hardy evergreen tree valued for both its ornamental beauty and practical uses. It grows 3–6 meters tall and 3–4 meters wide, with glossy green leaves featuring silvery undersides and a round-topped canopy with twisted branches.

Thriving in full sun to part shade, this drought-tolerant tree provides shade and shelter while producing edible fruit suitable for culinary use and oil production. Resistant to pests, diseases, frost, and wind, it requires minimal maintenance and moderate watering once established.

Ideal for gardens, bonsai, topiary, or landscape shelter, the Moroccan Olive combines resilience with elegance for diverse landscape applications.


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About This Tree

Botanical Profile

Explore the essential characteristics and growth habits of this plant, curated to assist you in making an inspired and confident choice for your landscape.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height:

3 – 6 meters

Mature Width:

3 – 4 meters

Expected Growth Pear Year

Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year

  • Medium Growth Rate
Evergreen/ Deciduous

Evergreen (foliage year round)

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Sunlight Tolerance
  • Full Sun
  • Part Shade
Form & Shape

Olea europaea 'Del Morocco' is considered:

  • Rounded
Australian Native?

No

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: White

Flower Type:

  • Fragrant

Flowering Period

  • Spring
  • Summer
Foliage Type / Shape
  • Glossy

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

Q: Does the Moroccan Olive require a lot of water? A: No, this tree is drought tolerant and does not require frequent watering once established.

Q: Can the fruit of this tree be eaten? A: Yes, the fruit of the Moroccan Olive is edible and commonly used for culinary purposes such as making olive oil.

Q: Does the Moroccan Olive attract pests or diseases? A: This tree is generally pest and disease resistant, but can be susceptible to fungal diseases in wet conditions.

Q: How tall and wide can the Moroccan Olive grow? A: The Moroccan Olive can grow up to 6 meters tall and 4 meters wide.

Q: Can the Moroccan Olive be grown in a container? A: Yes, this tree can be grown in a container, making it an excellent choice for patios and small spaces.

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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

Hedging & Screening: Not typically used.

Feature Tree: Space 4 m – 5 m apart for full canopy development.

Avenue Planting Trees: Plant 5 m – 6 m apart for structured rows.

How to Plant Olea europaea 'Del Morocco'

How to Plant

Choose a location with well-draining soil and full sun.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep.

Gently loosen the roots and place the tree in the hole.

Backfill with soil and water thoroughly.

Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the tree.

 

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)

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