Olive - Olea europaea Nab Tamri

Common Name:
Nab Tamri Olive

Description:
Olea europaea ‘Nab Tamri’ is a premium olive variety valued for its large, elongated fruit and excellent oil-producing qualities. This evergreen tree features elegant, narrow silvery-green foliage and develops a classic Mediterranean form with age, adding both structure and timeless appeal to the landscape. In spring, it produces small, creamy-white flowers, followed by olives that mature from green to deep purple-black. Well suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils, particularly sandy or loamy types. ‘Nab Tamri’ is primarily grown for oil production but can also be used for table olives when properly cured. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant and low maintenance, benefiting from occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage airflow. Ideal for home orchards, feature planting, or large pots, it offers both ornamental value and productive yield.

Form:

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–6 m
• Width: 3–5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Creamy white

Key Attributes:

• Edible Fruit
• Suitable for Pots
• Perennial
• Drought tolerant once established
• Low maintenance
• Suitable for Mediterranean gardens
• Attractive silvery foliage
• Long-lived tree
• Ideal for oil production

Toxicity:

• Not toxic to humans or pets
• Raw fruit is very bitter and must be cured before consumption

Companion Plants:

• Lavender
• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Santolina
• Westringia
• Lomandra
• Salvia
• Citrus