Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ – Manzanillo Olive

Name: Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ – Manzanillo Olive
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 510.00 AUD
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Size: 50cm

50cm

Current Stock Height Guides

50cm: 1.4m – 1.7m Approx.

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About Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ – Manzanillo Olive

Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’, commonly known as the Manzanillo Olive, is one of the most widely planted olive cultivars worldwide. It is a small, evergreen tree with narrow, grey-green leaves and a naturally rounded crown. The bark is grey and becomes gnarled with age, adding ornamental value. In spring, clusters of small white to cream flowers appear, followed by medium-sized, oval-shaped olives. This cultivar is dual-purpose, suitable for both table use and oil production, and mature trees typically grow 4–8 metres in height with a spread of 4–6 metres.

This variety has a moderate growth rate and is hardy, thriving in full sun and free-draining soils. It is highly drought tolerant once established, tolerates light frost, and withstands coastal conditions. Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ is evergreen and long-lived, requiring minimal maintenance beyond annual pruning to maintain form and encourage fruiting. It is self-fertile, though fruit yield may increase if planted with pollinator varieties.

They look excellent when used as feature trees in courtyards, grown in rows as productive groves, or planted in large pots for edible landscapes. They are also popular in civic plantings, Mediterranean-style gardens, and avenues where both structure and seasonal fruit are valued.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ – Manzanillo Olive is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 4–8 metres

Mature Width: 4–6 metres

Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ – Manzanillo Olive is expected to grow 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).

Frost Tolerance

Is Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ – Manzanillo Olive frost tolerant?

Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ – Manzanillo Olive is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ 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 plump, round olives, creating a soft and traditional Mediterranean-style seasonal display.

Native Information

Is Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ – Manzanillo Olive an Australian Native? No

Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ – Manzanillo Olive is Native to The Mediterranean basin, especially Spain, where it has been cultivated for centuries as one of the world’s most important olive varieties.

Wildlife Value

Its nectar-bearing flowers attract bees and beneficial pollinators, while the ripening olives provide seasonal food for birds. The branching canopy also offers perching sites and light shelter, supporting modest biodiversity in urban, coastal and Mediterranean gardens.

Sunlight Information

Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ – Manzanillo Olive will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

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

Botanical Information

Common Name: Manzanillo Olive

Genus: Olea

Botanical Species: Olea europaea

Family: Oleaceae

Botanical Name: Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’

Landscape Uses

Feature Tree
Rural Property Planting
Council or Civic Landscapes

Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ – Manzanillo Olive 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.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Select a sunny, well-drained site.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and slightly shallower.
Backfill with soil enriched with compost.
Water deeply after planting and mulch to conserve soil moisture.
Prune lightly to encourage shape and strong branching.

Feature Planting: Space 4 – 6 m apart
Shade Canopy: Space 4 – 6 m apart
Avenue Planting: Space 5 – 6 m apart

Water regularly until established; drought tolerant once mature.
Fertilise with a balanced fertiliser in spring.
Prune annually to maintain form and encourage fruiting.

Sandy soils: Performs well with added compost and regular watering while young.
Loamy soils: Ideal conditions for healthy growth and fruiting.
Clay soils: Requires improved drainage; plant on raised ground if heavy.
Coastal soils: Tolerates salt-laden winds once established.
Poor soils: Survives well, though fruiting is improved with soil enrichment.

Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ – Manzanillo Olive is expected to grow 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).

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
Adelaide Hills & Barossa
Riverland & Murraylands
Limestone Coast & South East

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 ‘Manzanillo’ develops excellent drought tolerance. Well suited to hot, dry climates, it maintains strong evergreen growth and steady fruiting with only occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.