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Mission Olive Tree - 4x9 Pot
Mission Olive Tree - 4x9 Pot
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Bring home a piece of California history with the Mission olive tree, originally cultivated by Spanish missionaries in the late 1700s and now one of the oldest and most iconic olive varieties grown in the state. This self-fertile tree grows at a moderate rate to 25–30 feet tall and thrives in warm, sunny climates, offering a beautiful combination of ornamental value, cultural heritage, and practical harvest.
This young tree, 1 to 2 feet tall, is propagated through tissue culture, ensuring a healthy, true-to-type clone of the Mission mother plant. Your tree ships in a 4x9 pot.
Mission olives are small, firm, and brown-purple, and are known for their rich - but mild - flavor.
Key Details
Scientific Name: Olea europaea 'Mission'
Also Known As: Olive and Arbequina
USDA Zones: 8-10
Suitable Space: Outdoors
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Growth Rate: Medium
Mature Height: 12–20 feet
Pollination: Self-Fertile/Self-Pollinating
Chill Requirements: <300
Harvest Dates: Late September
Characteristics: Deer-resistant, Self-fertile, Drought resistant, Edible, Evergreen, and Self-pollinating
Planting & Care
Raised in a greenhouse, these trees should be gradually acclimated outdoors and protected during their first winter if in colder climates. Trees shipped in winter are dormant and leafless, and naturally awaken in spring.
Olives are generally outdoor plants, but can be grown as indoor plants if given sufficient sunlight and in a well-draining pot.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
We take pride in our trees. If your tree arrives damaged, please contact us with photos and we’ll happily provide a replacement or refund.
