Arbequina Fruiting Olive

15 Gallon

$189.00

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Arbequina Fruiting Olive

Olea europaea 'Arbequina'

Premier Oil Olive for Home Gardens • Sweet, Mild Fruit with Low Bitterness • Perfect for Containers

$189.00

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Bay Area–Based Nursery

We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

The Arbequina Olive is a prized Spanish variety celebrated for its sweet, mild fruit and exceptionally high-quality, fruity oil. Its compact size, early and heavy production, and self-fertility make it the ideal choice for home gardeners seeking to grow olives for oil or gentle curing in a limited space.

Produces small, symmetrical fruit that turns from pink to deep brown, known for its low bitterness and fruity aroma.
Fruit yields a high-quality oil (around 20% yield) that is smooth, buttery, and aromatic with notes of almond and fresh fruit.
A self-fruitful, slow-growing evergreen tree with a graceful, weeping habit and silvery-green foliage.
Renowned for its early bearing and consistent, heavy crops, often fruiting at a young age.
Fruit is also excellent for mild curing as table olives due to its gentle flavor and firm flesh.
Highly recommended for container growing to maintain a small, manageable tree perfect for patios.

Flavor Profile:

Flavor (Cured): Sweet, mild, and buttery with a firm, meaty texture and very little bitterness.
Oil: Exceptionally smooth, fruity, and aromatic with low pungency and bitterness—often considered a premium, easy-to-enjoy oil.
Best Uses: The premier choice for home olive oil production. Also makes superb, mild table olives.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Features:Foliage: Narrow, willow-like gray-green leaves.Flowers: Small greenish-white blossoms in spring; self-fertile.Form: Attractive weeping branches with upright central leader and pale gray bark.Fruit: Petite, symmetrical rounds transitioning from pink to deep brown; firm flesh with mild bitterness and exceptionally buttery, fruity flavor.Habit: Graceful evergreen with naturally open canopy
Mature Height: 15-30 ft (maintains 6-10 ft in containers)
Mature Width: 12-18 ft
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Light Needs: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Key Advantages:Premier gourmet oil olive (20% yield).Superior cold hardiness for an olive.Exceptional drought tolerance.daptable to container cultivation.Earlier bearing than most varieties (2-3 years)
Landscape Uses:Mediterranean gardens.Commercial oil production.Patio containers.Orchard planting.Xeriscaping

Q: What makes Arbequina so good for oil?A: It produces oil with a highly desirable flavor profile—fruity, smooth, and not too bitter—that is appealing to a wide palate. It also has a good oil yield and bears fruit reliably.
Q: How big will it get in a container?A: In a large pot (e.g., 24+ inches), it can be easily maintained at 6-10 feet tall, forming a beautiful, small ornamental tree that is highly productive.
Q: Can I eat the fruit fresh off the tree?A: No, all olives contain oleuropein, a bitter compound, and must be cured (processed) before they are palatable for eating.