Olea europaea 'Del Morocco'

Common Name: Del Morocco Olive

Description:
Olea europaea ‘Del Morocco’ is a highly sought-after olive tree variety, known for its exceptional oil and table olives. Originating from Morocco, this cultivar produces medium to large, dark purple-black fruit with a rich, intense flavour. It is a hardy, evergreen tree with silver-green foliage, offering year-round ornamental appeal. Flowering in spring, it sets fruit in summer, ripening in autumn. ‘Del Morocco’ thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. It is highly drought and frost tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for home orchards, feature planting, or container growing. Regular pruning enhances fruit production and maintains shape.

Form:

• Tree - Medium
• Tree - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 4-6m
• Width: 3-5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Creamy White

Fruit:

• Produces fruit in Summer
• Ripens in Autumn

Fruit Colour:

• Dark Purple-Black

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Edible Fruit
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant
• Suitable for Hedging
• Fast-growing

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Thyme (Thymus spp.)
• Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
• Citrus Trees (Citrus spp.)

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Olea europaea 'Del Morocco'