Olea europaea Manzanillo

Common Name: Manzanillo Olive

Description:
Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' is a highly popular olive variety, prized for its high fruit yield, compact growth, and ornamental appeal. This evergreen tree produces small, silvery-green leaves with a dense, rounded canopy. In spring, it develops small, creamy white flowers, followed by medium to large green olives that ripen to deep purple-black in late autumn. The fruit is ideal for both table olives and oil production. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, 'Manzanillo' is highly drought-tolerant once established and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. It is a perfect choice for feature planting, orchard-style gardens, hedging, or growing in large pots. Regular pruning improves fruit production and maintains shape.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 4 - 6m (can be pruned smaller)
• Width: 3 - 5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Creamy White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Edible Fruit
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Wind Tolerant
• Coastal Tolerant
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)
• Salvia species
• Cistus (Rock Rose)
• Agapanthus