Olive Tree Seeds

Olea europaea. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Olive Tree. The tree produces quality olives. It is grown for its beautiful, long-lived trees, known for their drought tolerance, and for edible olives. It is prized for its silvery-green leaves, drought tolerance, ornamental value, and edible fruit. The plant has evergreen, gray-green leaves and many fragrant flowers. This makes a good ornamental tree. Excellent for school projects. Try growing your own olives. Drought Resistant. Olives are grown commercially in California. Excellent choice for home gardens and commercial production. A variety from Italy.

Note:  Germination can be low and take weeks to months. Growing from seed is possible but requires patience, as germination rates are often low, 20% to 40%

Lot No: 102864

Seeds Per Pound: 2,000

Tree Height: 25 ft tall.

Planting Instructions: Soak seeds in water. Let it stand in water for 24 hours before planting. The olive tree requires good soil for good yields. Plant seeds outdoors or indoors 3/8" deep. Tamp the soil, mulch the seedbed, and remove mulch upon germination. Germination may be delayed until the following year; cracking the seed coat may help germination. Germinates best if the soil is between 80 and 85 degrees. Transplant into larger pots as the seedling grows. Zone 10