Tree
Olive
Olea europaea
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
ArbequinaOlea europaeaEur Little OllieOlea europaeaMonroviaEuropeanOlea europaeaMonrovia
Sizes & Pricing
#2MonroviaFrom$59.95
#5MonroviaFrom$84.95
7 galFrom$115.00
15 galFrom$175.00
25 galFrom$350.00
30 galFrom$325.00
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size15-20 feet × 10-20 feet
About Olive
Olive (Olea europaea) is an iconic, long-lived evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean Basin, distinguished by its silvery-gray lance-shaped leaves, gnarled trunk, and small, oil-rich fruits. Cultivated for over 6,000 years, it is one of humanity's oldest and most economically significant fruit trees. The twisted, sculptural trunk and gray-green canopy give it exceptional ornamental value as a specimen or container tree. Starting at $59.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Alkaline, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Olive requires full sun — a minimum of 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. NE Florida's sunny, dry sites with reflected heat are ideal; avoid low, wet areas.
Water
Water young trees regularly to establish roots; once established, olive is drought-tolerant and prefers infrequent deep waterings. Excessive moisture reduces flowering and fruit production and can lead to root rot on NE Florida's sandy soils.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in well-drained sandy or loamy soil; olive actually performs well in poor, low-fertility conditions. Apply a balanced citrus or fruit-tree fertilizer in spring and midsummer; leaf tissue testing is a more reliable nutrient guide than soil testing for olives.
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Common questions
Is Olive a good plant for St. Augustine?
Olive is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 15-20 feet × 10-20 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.