{"product_id":"olive-olea-europaea-verdale","title":"Olive - Olea europaea Verdale","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eVerdale Olive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eOlea europaea ‘Verdale’ is a versatile and productive olive variety valued for both its oil quality and suitability for table use. This evergreen tree features attractive, narrow silvery-green foliage and develops a classic, slightly spreading Mediterranean form, adding structure and elegance to the landscape. In spring, it produces small, creamy-white flowers, followed by medium to large fruit that ripens from green to deep purple-black. ‘Verdale’ is particularly appreciated for its balanced flavour and reliable yields. Well suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils, particularly sandy or loamy types. Once established, it is drought tolerant and low maintenance, benefiting from occasional pruning to maintain shape and improve airflow for fruit production. 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