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Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest'

Name: Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest'
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
SKU: OLEAEURGARD200L
Price: 1300.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

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Size: 200L

200L 100L 40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.4m – 1.6m Approx.
100L: Enquire within for height guide information.
200L: 2.2m – 2.6m Approx.

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About Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest'

Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest' is a versatile and productive olive tree valued for its attractive evergreen foliage and abundant fruit. It typically grows 3–4 meters tall with a rounded, bushy form spreading 2–3 meters wide, making it suitable for orchards, home gardens, or large containers.

The tree features small, gray-green lance-shaped leaves that provide year-round interest. It produces medium-sized, flavorful olives ideal for both table use and oil production.

Preferring full sun, 'Garden Harvest' is drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during dry spells and early growth. Maintenance is low, requiring only occasional pruning to remove dead wood or shape the tree. It’s a great choice for gardeners seeking a reliable, attractive, and fruitful olive tree.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m - 10m Approximately

Mature Width: 2 – 3 meters

Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest' is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest' frost tolerant?

Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Olea europaea ‘Garden Harvest’ produces clusters of small, creamy-white, lightly fragrant flowers in late spring to early summer. These subtle blooms sit neatly among the grey-green foliage and are followed by generous crops of medium-sized olives, giving a soft and traditional Mediterranean seasonal display.

Native Information

Is Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest' an Australian Native? No

Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest' is Native to The Mediterranean basin, where Olea europaea has been cultivated for thousands of years, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Wildlife Value

Its nectar-bearing flowers attract bees and beneficial pollinating insects, while the ripening olives provide a seasonal food source for birds. The branching canopy also offers shelter and perching space, contributing modest biodiversity value in urban, coastal and Mediterranean-style gardens.

Sunlight Information

Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest' will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Olea europaea ‘Garden Harvest’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions, though it will tolerate mildly acidic ground. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless improved with coarse material and organic matter to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, infrequent watering as the tree matures to support drought resilience, vigorous evergreen growth and reliable annual fruit production.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Garden Harvest Olive Tree

Genus: Olea

Botanical Species: europaea

Family: Oleaceae

Botanical Name: Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest'

Landscape Uses

Feature Tree
Edible Garden
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
Screening or Privacy

Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest' works in an:

Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Edible Garden – integrates fruit, herbs, and productive plants.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Planting, Spacing & Care

How to Plant:

Choose a location with well-draining soil and exposure to full sun.
Dig a hole that is the same depth as the root ball and at least twice as wide.
Place the tree in the hole at the correct depth.
Backfill with soil, water thoroughly, and add mulch to conserve moisture.

Hedging & Screening: Not recommended.

Feature Tree: Plant 2 m – 3 m apart

Avenue Planting Trees: Not commonly used.

Caring for Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest':

Prune as needed to remove dead or diseased branches and to shape the tree for better fruit production.
Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth and fruiting.
Harvest olives when they reach the desired size and ripeness, typically in late summer or early fall.

How to Grow in Different Soil Types

Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest' thrives in well-drained soil but adapts to various conditions:

Sandy Soil: Requires added compost to improve moisture retention and nutrients.

Clay Soil: Needs improved drainage with sand and organic matter to avoid waterlogging.

Loamy Soil: Ideal for strong root development and consistent fruit production.

Acidic or Alkaline Soil: Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions but a

Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest' is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Medium 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

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

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

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Garden Harvest’ develops excellent drought tolerance. Naturally suited to hot, dry conditions, it maintains strong evergreen growth and reliable fruiting with only occasional deep watering during extended dry spells.

Flowering Information

Does Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest' flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

White

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the significance of the Garden Harvest Olive Tree's olives?
Its olives are highly prized for their culinary use, whether for table olives or olive oil production.
Can this olive tree thrive in home gardens?
Yes, it is well-suited for home gardens and orchards, providing both ornamental value and a bountiful olive harvest.
Is Garden Harvest Olive Tree suitable for container gardening?
Yes, it can be grown in large containers or pots, making it a versatile choice for patios and balconies.
When is the best time to harvest olives from this tree?
Olives are typically harvested in late summer or early fall when they have reached the desired size and ripeness for culinary use.