Description
Grow your own olives with an Arbequina Olive Tree. The Arbequina Olive Tree is fast growing, early flowering, and grows high quality olives that can be eaten fresh, brined, or milled into oil. Arbequina Olive Trees are adaptable to a wide variety of soil types and conditions. They bloom fragrant blossoms that produce a heavy harvest of fruit. The Arbequina Olive Tree can be grown in the ground in USDA Zones 8 to 10, and in a pot in Zones 4 to 7.
Arbequina Olive Trees grow to a height of 15 feet and a width of 15 to 20 feet, and can tolerate temperatures as low as 20 degrees F. They do best in well drained soil and full sun. Since the trees ar small, you can grow one in a smaller garden or yard, or even in a container on a patio or deck. This makes it convenient to have your own olive tree for gathering quick, fresh olives for adding to recipes, drinks, and snacks.
Olive Tree Care
The Arbequina Olive Tree can be grown in the ground in USDA Zones 8 to 10. These olive trees need soil that has some organic matter and is well drained. Arbequina Olive Trees do fine in rugged soil types that have a mixture of sand, clay, and gravel. Dig a hole that is at least twice as big as the potted tree’s rootball, then fill it with water to test drainage. The water should drain away fully within one our. If, after one hour, the hole is still holding a large amount of water, then either find a more easily draining location, or dig out an area that is one foot larger on all sides, and one foot deeper. Backfill this larger hole with a mixture of soil, coarse sand, and perlite, then plant the tree in the amended soil.
If you plan to grow your Arbequina Olive Tree in a container, select a sturdy pot that is at least 3 to 4 inches bigger all the way around than the pot the tree came in. Pot with four parts potting soil and one part perlite that has been mixed well. Be sure that the container has adequate holes for drainage. Position the potted Arbequina Olive Tree in a spot where it gets the most sun possible each day. Bring the potted Arbequina Olive Tree indoors when temperatures drop to freezing or below.
Fruit & Harvesting
The Arbequina Olive Tree blooms in early spring. The fragrant, tiny white flowers are often concealed and protected by the dark green leaves. The small fruits begin as tiny, round, and green. As the fruit gets larger, it will slowly turn to a dark purple, then to almost black when fully ripe. Olives can be picked when they are green, once the juice inside turns from clear to milky. The Arbequina Olive Tree fruit gets ripe and ready to eat from October to late November.
Arbequina Olive Trees produce heavy yields of olives, and a mature tree in a good location can give you as much as 10 to 15 pounds of olives each season. Olives are easy to pick. Simply pull the dark purple or black fruits from the branches with a slight twisting motion. You can also gently pull multiple olives down with a rake, onto a tarp spread under the tree.
Advice
Arbequina Olive Trees are resistant to many pests and diseases. This makes them easy to grow and care for. It also makes the Arbequina Olive Tree a good candidate for growing organically, or with minimal pest control. The Arbequina Olive Tree responds well to pruning, and can be kept at a manageable size for a small garden or if you are growing one in a pot.
Arbequina Olive Trees are semi-deciduous, so they only drop all of their leaves if the temperatures fall below freezing for extended periods of time. The Arbequina Olive Tree prefers much the same conditions as citrus or figs: warm, sunny locations with well drained soil and periods of dry soil between watering. This makes the Arbequina Olive Tree a good choice to grow among oranges and grapefruit trees.
Barry Kromer (verified owner) –
I have ordered 4 olive trees from 4 different nurseries. I have to say that this one is the healthiest one ever. It is actually starting to produce some new leaves already! Additionally, it has a larger trunk, better branches and leaves than trees from other nurseries. All trees were priced about the same, but Citrus.com is the best! Definitely will purchase from them again.
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daisy j. (verified owner) –
beautiful tree
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Anita (verified owner) –
Arrived very healthy; however, only “one” side had branches. Looks very strange. This company is honest and listened to my written concerns, and issued me a partial refund. I will definitely order from Citrus again in the future.
Thank you!
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
I ordered this right before the big snowstorm, so I was worried it would come late and dead. They did the right thing and held the shipment until the delivery services were back up and running. She arrived in perfect condition with no damage from the travel. I will definitely order from here again. Thank you!
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Jean Rivers (verified owner) –
I love this beautiful tree- it was delayed in shipping because of bad weather, but came in perfect condition and I am so very happy with it!
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Eliona Cela (verified owner) –
The first plant arrived broken they were so amazing to send me a new one and it arrived perfect. Thank you
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Gene (verified owner) –
I did my research (etsy, terrain, home depot, walmart, lowes, gardening websites) before settling on citrus.com. I am super pleased. Perfectly wrapped, perfect healthy condition, huge (true 6 feet!) for a fantastic price. Arrived during a Feb snow storm in NY and it didn’t matter!
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Melanie (verified owner) –
I was Very Happy with the Arbequina Olive Tree I received! It arrived in great shape. It is very healthy & I love how tall it is. I would definitely order my next tree here.
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Jacalyn (verified owner) –
Very impressed with the size and quality of the tree I ordered. I chose the 5ft tree and it’s well over 5ft tall, very healthy and fuller than I thought it would be. It has dropped a few leaves which I understand is normal, but I’ve followed on citrus.com planting suggestions so hopeful it continues to do well!
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Abigail Andree (verified owner) –
How big of a planter pot is needed for this plant? Just ordered and wondered how many inches round i should be looking for! Thanks!
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Susan Howard (verified owner) –
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Amanda (verified owner) –
Arrived beautiful and has been growing well since!
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you for letting us know that your tree is thriving. We appreciate the review and your business.
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Melissa –
arrived today in excellent condition! what a beautiful tree.
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you so much for your nice review. We are glad that you are happy with your tree, and we appreciate your business.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you for your positive review. We appreciate your business.
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JONATHAN (verified owner) –
Ordered two Arbequina Olive tress. Very well packed and shipped. Trees have been planted two weeks now – no browning or wilting. Looking forward to olive production
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Laura Manzano (verified owner) –
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thanks for the 5-star review. Enjoy your tree.
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Sabrina Obrien (verified owner) –
Usually I dont write reviews but I was so looking forward to get this tree. Unfortunately it does not look like a tree at all, but a branch cut from a tree, put in a flower pot and shipped… and it is not looking good after transplanting it to a vase. I am very disappointed by and unhappy with this purchase.
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Katie Horst (verified owner) –
I emailed twice about my damaged delivery and haven’t heard back!
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Evonne –
Customer service was really quick to respond to all my inquiries and concerns at every step of the purchase/shipping process. The plant itself was exactly what I wanted and care instructions on the website is great!
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Sharon L. (verified owner) –
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Arrived in good condition but expected it to be little full
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Mary (verified owner) –
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Jacquelyn Fischer (verified owner) –
I sent this as a remembrance sympathy gift. Everything was smooth & well received. The only suggestion would be to add an optional note with the shipment.
Thank you!
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Summer (verified owner) –
It’s beautiful, thank you
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cory (verified owner) –
Well, I’ve tried to reach out several times to Citrus.com, but have gotten no response in the last 2 months regarding a plant that died basically as soon as I got it. I’m very disappointed in their customer service. There is no phone number to call, only an email and they don’t seem to care to return emails. It will probably be my last time to order from or recommend them.
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Alla (verified owner) –
I ordered an olive tree and it came broken, apparently during shipment. They replaced it right if way for me. It’s growing beautifully. Hoping for it to keep on growing and do well here
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Theresa Jablecki-Kriel (verified owner) –
At does not appear very healthy
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Geraldine M. (verified owner) –
Got 2. They seemed to be doing good for 2 weeks until this past weekend and now the leaves are all turning very light and dead looking. I followed the directions and only give them the minerals as directed 1x/week. They’ve been watered daily as the ground has been dry, but not too much.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
This was a gift for my mother for Mother’s Day. The tree arrived when it was suppose to but with a broken branch. The tree did not look anything like the picture. It’s very tiny and there was not a central branch or trunk. When I visited her yesterday the leaves are now turning yellow.
Sadly this was not what I had hoped for. I’d like a new tree or a refund.
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MARION (verified owner) –
No where as large as the picture but so far it seems healthy.
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Joan (verified owner) –
Looked lifeless when it arrived. Have been caring for it, but still looks the same.
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Ashley (verified owner) –
“Tree” is a very strong word for this half-alive stick with some leaves on it- the tree in the picture is at least 2 YEARS older – if not more.
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Terrel Johnston (verified owner) –
It was perfect! Thank you.
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Heather H. (verified owner) –
I’m very happy with my new olive tree. I wish it were as lush as the picture, but hopefully it will prosper in its new home.
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Rebecca F. (verified owner) –
Ordered two trees from citrus and two of the same from another company. Huge difference in quality. The ones from the other company were sickly with sparse branches and leaves that continued to shed. The ones from citrus are healthy and thriving with very little leaf loss. Very happy with my purchase.
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erica d. (verified owner) –
Amazing tree! Arrived healthy and full. Better than I expected.
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thanks so much for your nice review. We are glad that your tree is thriving, and we are grateful for your business.
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Tiffany –
Great customer service.
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thanks so much for your review and your business!
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Grace (verified owner) –
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you so much for your nice review! We know that you will appreciate your tree, and we thank you for your business.
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Matthew McClay (verified owner) –
Initial tree was broken on delivery but they quickly send a new one.
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you for your review. We are happy that you contacted us for a replacement, and we know that you will enjoy your tree.
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Lindsey (verified owner) –
Tree was really well packaged and very healthy upon arrival. Easy to replant and looks great. So far it seems to be acclimating well to our New England summer. Made a great and unique gift!
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you for your nice review. Our trees do make a wonderful gift, and we are glad that yours is thriving. Thank you for your business.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
It arrived in the time frame they said it would, and the size is as described. Easy to replant and it looks great in a large decorative pot in my family room.
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are happy that you are enjoying your tree.
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Nicola (verified owner) –
Very impressed with price, delivery speed, packaging and quality of tree. Will definitely recommend.
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you so much for the nice review! We appreciate your business and your recommendation.
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Ruth C. (verified owner) –
My tree arrived in EXCELLENT condition in a very timely manner!
Very pleased!
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you so much for the nice review! We appreciate your business.
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Gwen L. (verified owner) –
I bought this Olive tree for my daughter. The first tree arrived with a broken trunk. She was surprised, because she said it had been packed very well. Must have been rough handling in transit. I emailed and sent pics to the company and they sent her a replacement tree in less than a week! She said this one is perfect and she loves it!
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you for the nice review! We are happy that your daughter reached out to us, and we hope that she enjoys her tree.
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Eveliene (verified owner) –
Beautiful tree. Just as listed. About 6’ tall. Will be potting when my pot arrives in a couple days. Very excited! I really hope it thrives. It’s placed in front of the Southwest window for max sunlight.
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you for your 5-star review! We know that you will enjoy your tree, and we appreciate your business.
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Amanda –
I got this amazing and full tree shipped for my birthday from my husband! After ordering a few different trees online from other sites, I was expecting it to be smaller, thinner, and wispy. This tree is so beautiful! There are so many branches, some are really large! Only 2 small branches were snapped during shipping. When I opened it, I asked my husband if he got me a fake tree because it was in such good condition and the color was so great! It’s stunning 😍
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you very much for the review and the photo. We are glad that you are pleased with your tree–Happy Birthday!
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Jennifer (verified owner) –
These trees are soooo good and are packaged well so they arrived in great shape. I love them so much that I’ve bought several.
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you very much for your nice review. We are happy that you are enjoying your trees, and we are grateful for your continued business.
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Kerry S. (verified owner) –
Great experience. I would order again. My tree came in great condition, and is happily growing in my backyard!
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you very much for your positive review. We are delighted that your tree is thriving, and we appreciate your business.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
arrived broken in half, still waiting on replacement over a month now
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Janna G. (verified owner) –
My tree arrived quickly and in perfect condition. It’s beautiful!
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you very much for the nice review. We are delighted that you are enjoying your Olive tree, and we appreciate your business.
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Susan B C. (verified owner) –
We love our olive tree. Thank you Citrus
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thanks so much for the 5-star review! We are happy that you love your tree, and we appreciate your business.
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Sam Birchenough (verified owner) –
Really happy with my olive tree! Showed up in great shape and I love how it looks
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you for the 5-star review! We are happy that your olive tree is doing well, and we appreciate your business.
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Cathi N. (verified owner) –
Everything they said it would be. Tree seems healthy and robust.
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you for your nice review. We are happy that your tree is thriving, and we appreciate your business.
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Danielle (verified owner) –
LOVE LOVE LOVE my olive tree (names Ebony!;) I repotted her two weeks after I got her and I have had her about six weeks now and she is THRIVING. Packed super well and the tree had zero damage from delivery (the pot did break but I was planning to report anyway). It was 100+ degrees during shipping here and tree still arrived in excellent condition. I had high expectations based on other reviews and they were still exceeded!
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
What an awesome review! We are thrilled that your olive tree is flourishing, and we love the name (Ebony). Thanks very much for your review and your business.
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Jill A. (verified owner) –
I don’t usually leave reviews but my experience with Citrus was great! This beautiful tree arrived in great shape, was safely packaged, was shipped and arrived promptly, and it’s doing really well in the first month at my home! Really pleased with this purchase!
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
We are pleased that you are pleased! We are happy that your tree is thriving, and we greatly appreciate your business.
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Sandra G. (verified owner) –
My olive trees arrived within just a couple of days (!) and we’re in beautiful condition. They are thriving in their new home. Thank you!
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Shalini C. (verified owner) –
Overall, a nice plant but it arrived with a few broken branches. I expected a more full tree but its thin (not alot of leaves) but I think with the right soil, light and love it will be fine 🙂
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you for your review. If your tree arrived with a few broken small branches that is normal. Please prune them about 1-2 inches from the break. You should see new growth in three to four weeks. We appreciate your business.
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Alicia McGinley (verified owner) –
Just got this olive tree delivered and it’s beautiful!!! Extremely fast shipping (5 days) and packaged well.
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thanks so much for your positive review. We know that you will enjoy your tree, and we appreciate your business.
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Carrie B. (verified owner) –
It arrived ahead of schedule and looks beautiful in the photos my sister in law sent!
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