Olea europea

Olea europea is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean region.

In our climate, it grows up to 2 meters tall. The plant has medicinal properties!

Olive oil has properties that improve digestion and protect the digestive tract.

It is suitable for bonsai. The flowers are greenish-white, fragrant, and clustered in panicles.

It begins to bloom at the turn of June and August. The edible, plum-like fruit ripens in autumn; ripe fruit is black.

The small, green, leathery leaves have properties that lower blood pressure and improve circulatory function.

Olea europea requires fertile and well-drained soil. It prefers sunny or partly sunny locations.