Olea

4 cultivars

Olea, best known through the olive tree, is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs valued for silvery-green foliage, Mediterranean character, and fruit production. Plants typically develop narrow leathery leaves, dense branching, and a long-lived woody structure, with mature fruiting forms producing small olives that ripen through shades of green, purple, and nearly black. Olea is especially well suited to edible landscapes, Mediterranean-style gardens, patios, courtyards, orchards, and large containers where its sculptural form and drought-tolerant character provide both ornamental and culinary value. The genus combines a refined architectural appearance with one of the world’s most recognizable traditional food crops.