Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive

Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' — Manzanillo Olive — is a classic Spanish variety prized for its dual-purpose fruit, ideal for both table olives and olive oil production. It grows as a medium-sized evergreen tree with a dense, rounded canopy of silver-green foliage, offering Mediterranean charm and year-round structure.

Reaching 4–6 metres tall with a 3–4 metre spread, it suits feature planting, productive gardens, containers, and formal hedging. Its open-center form allows excellent light penetration and airflow, supporting reliable fruiting. In spring, the tree produces fragrant creamy-white flowers vital for fruit set.

Highly drought-tolerant once established, Manzanillo thrives in full sun and adapts to coastal, urban, and poorer soils. With low maintenance and annual pruning to shape and promote yield, it’s a top choice for gardeners seeking an ornamental yet productive olive tree with a proven track record.

Please note, as living products, our trees naturally vary in size and appearance throughout the seasons. The photos on our website are provided as a helpful guide, but may not always reflect our current batches. We always aim to deliver stock as pictured, but some variation is to be expected. For up-to-date sizing, please refer to our current height guide. If you’d like to see photos of our current stock, just let us know—we’re happy to send them!