Details
Botanical Name
Olea europaea 'Premier'
Common Name
Premier Olive Tree
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
10 feet
Max Spread
5 feet
Foliage Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Early to Mid Fall
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Mid Spring
Moisture
Adaptable to Dry and Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Occasional
Olea europaea 'Premier' (Olive)
Originating from the Nikita Botanic Garden in Yalta, Ukraine, the Premier Olive Tree™ is prized for producing abundant crops of large, flavorful olives. It thrives in a warm, sheltered spot with half a day to full sun exposure and requires well-drained soil. While pollination needs are not fully certain, it is advisable to plant Premier™ alongside a different olive variety. Since olives are wind-pollinated, trees should be spaced within 20 feet. Hand pollination with a small brush can improve fruit set by transferring pollen between flowers.