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Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive

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Size: 40cm/45L

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Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.3m – 1.5m Approx.
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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m to 10m (approx.)

Mature Width: 3m to 4m

Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

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 Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive

Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' is the classic Spanish table olive, a medium evergreen tree with a dense rounded canopy of silver-green foliage and a spreading branch habit. Fragrant creamy white flowers open in spring, followed by plump fruit suited to both curing and pressing. The open centre form is part of its appeal.

It wants full sun and drainage, and takes coastal exposure, urban conditions and poorer soils in its stride. Growth runs 30 to 60 centimetres a year to 4 to 6 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide. Highly drought tolerant once established, it needs an annual prune and little else.

Manzanillo works in productive gardens and small groves, as a clipped hedge at 80 centimetres to 1.5 metre spacing, in containers, or as a single feature. Its open crown lets light and air through the canopy, which supports fruit set. For anyone wanting fruit as well as form, it is where most Australian growers start.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Manzanillo Olive

What is a Manzanillo olive?

'Manzanillo' is a Spanish cultivar of Olea europaea and the best known table olive in the world. The fruit is round, meaty and easy to cure, and it also presses into good oil, so it is genuinely dual purpose. The tree is medium sized with a dense, spreading, silver-green canopy.

How big does the Manzanillo olive grow?

Expect 4 to 6 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide at maturity, with a spreading rounded shape. Most growers hold it near 3 metres with annual pruning so the fruit can be picked without a ladder. Allow the full width if you want the tree to develop its natural spreading form.

How far apart should I plant it for a hedge?

For a dense informal screen, plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart. For a tighter formal hedge, bring the spacing in to 80 centimetres. Measure centre to centre and keep the line straight, since olives clipped as a hedge show every gap. Hedged olives crop lightly, so set spacing by whether you want screening or fruit.

Does it need a pollinator?

'Manzanillo' is partly self-fertile, so a single tree will set some fruit. Yields improve substantially with a second variety flowering at the same time nearby, since pollen moves on the wind. One tree gives a modest home crop; in a grove, plant a pollinator such as 'Correggiola' through the rows.

When are the olives ready to pick?

Green table olives are picked in autumn, around March and April, before the skin colours. Black olives are left on the tree until late autumn or early winter, roughly May and June. Fruit for oil is picked when about half the crop has turned. All olives need curing in brine or salt before eating.

Where does it grow best in Australia?

It grows across most of southern Australia, doing best in Mediterranean and warm temperate climates with dry summers, including South Australia, Victoria, inland New South Wales and the south west of Western Australia. It also performs in coastal and urban gardens. Humid subtropical areas are harder, since wet summers encourage fungal problems.

How do I care for a Manzanillo olive tree?

Prune annually in late winter, thinning the centre so light reaches the inner wood, and keeping the height where you can reach it. Feed in early spring, water through flowering and fruit fill, then ease off. Remove suckers from the base. Watch for olive lace bug and scale, and treat early if either appears.

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

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

Olea europaea '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.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive Evergreen or Deciduous?

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

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m to 10m (approx.)

Mature Width: 3m to 4m

Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

Growth Rate of Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive

Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive

Is Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive frost tolerant?

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

Does Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive Flower?

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 round, fleshy olives, offering a soft and traditional Mediterranean seasonal display.

Does Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Fragrant

Flower Colour:

White

Is Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive an Australian Native Tree?

No

Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive is Native to Native to the Mediterranean Basin, cultivated for thousands of years. ‘Manzanillo’ is one of the world’s most widely grown olive cultivars, valued for its reliable fruiting and versatility.

What is the Wildlife Value of Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive ?

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 perching sites and light shelter, contributing modest biodiversity value in Mediterranean, coastal and urban gardens.

How much Sunlight does Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive need?

Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred 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. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, infrequent watering as the tree matures to support drought resilience, strong evergreen growth and consistent fruit production.

Is Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive Drought Tolerant?

Is Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Manzanillo’ develops excellent drought tolerance. Well-adapted to hot, dry climates, it maintains strong evergreen growth and reliable fruiting with only occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.

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How To Plant Your Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive

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 Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive

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: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

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 Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive in Different Soil

Olea europaea 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

Frequently Asked Questions:

When is the best time to plant 'Manzanillo' Olive Trees?
Planting in early spring or fall is ideal, allowing the tree to establish before extreme weather conditions.
How often should I water my 'Manzanillo' Olive Tree?
Regular watering is important during the first few years; once established, the tree is quite drought-tolerant.
Is 'Manzanillo' Olive Tree susceptible to any pests or diseases?
While generally hardy, it can be susceptible to common olive tree pests and diseases, such as olive fruit fly and peacock spot. Regular monitoring and appropriate care can help manage these issues.
Can 'Manzanillo' olives be eaten directly from the tree?
Like most olives, 'Manzanillo' olives are typically processed (cured or pickled) before consumption due to their natural bitterness.
What makes 'Manzanillo' different from other olive varieties?
Its versatility as both a table olive and for oil production, along with its adaptability to various growing conditions, makes it a favored choice among olive cultivators.