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| Botanical Name | Olea europaea 'Arbequina' |
| Description | The Arbequina olive is a compact, self-fertile tree originally from Catalonia, Spain, prized for its small, flavorful olives and high-quality oil. In the Houston area it makes an outstanding patio container tree or landscape specimen. It handles Houston's heat and humidity well but requires excellent drainage — in our heavy clay soils, plant in raised beds or large containers with a quality mix and added perlite. A note for Houston growers: fruit production depends on a period of cool winter nights (below 50°F), which Houston receives inconsistently; expect ornamental value every year and fruit in cooler winters. |
| Exposure | Full Sun; minimum 6 hours of direct sun daily. More sun means better foliage density and improved fruit set. |
| Height x Width | In-ground: 10–15 ft. tall x 10–15 ft. wide at maturity. In containers, easily maintained at 4–6 ft. tall with routine pruning — ideal for Houston patios and courtyards. |
| Water | Low to moderate once established; drought-tolerant but benefits from deep watering every 7–10 days during Houston's hot, dry summers. Allow soil to dry between waterings. Never allow roots to sit in standing water — critical in Houston clay. Container trees need more frequent watering than in-ground plantings. |
| Zones | USDA Zones 8–10; cold-hardy to about 20°F. Well suited for Houston's Zone 9a. Protect the lower trunk during hard freezes, especially for trees in the ground for fewer than 5 years. |
| Fertilization | Feed once in early spring and again in early fall with a nitrogen-rich, slow-release fertilizer (10-10-10 or similar). Container trees benefit from monthly applications of a liquid fertilizer such as MicroLife Ocean Harvest during the growing season. Avoid fertilizing after September. |
| Pruning | Prune in early spring before new growth emerges. Thin the interior canopy to improve air circulation — important in Houston's humid climate to reduce fungal issues. Shape to 3–4 main scaffold branches for patio tree form. Clip branch tips after spring bloom to encourage bushy growth in containers. |
| Deer Resistance | Good; generally deer resistant |
| Botanical Name | Olea europaea 'Arbequina' |
| Description | The Arbequina olive is a compact, self-fertile tree originally from Catalonia, Spain, prized for its small, flavorful olives and high-quality oil. In the Houston area it makes an outstanding patio container tree or landscape specimen. It handles Houston's heat and humidity well but requires excellent drainage — in our heavy clay soils, plant in raised beds or large containers with a quality mix and added perlite. A note for Houston growers: fruit production depends on a period of cool winter nights (below 50°F), which Houston receives inconsistently; expect ornamental value every year and fruit in cooler winters. |
| Exposure | Full Sun; minimum 6 hours of direct sun daily. More sun means better foliage density and improved fruit set. |
| Height x Width | In-ground: 10–15 ft. tall x 10–15 ft. wide at maturity. In containers, easily maintained at 4–6 ft. tall with routine pruning — ideal for Houston patios and courtyards. |
| Water | Low to moderate once established; drought-tolerant but benefits from deep watering every 7–10 days during Houston's hot, dry summers. Allow soil to dry between waterings. Never allow roots to sit in standing water — critical in Houston clay. Container trees need more frequent watering than in-ground plantings. |
| Zones | USDA Zones 8–10; cold-hardy to about 20°F. Well suited for Houston's Zone 9a. Protect the lower trunk during hard freezes, especially for trees in the ground for fewer than 5 years. |
| Fertilization | Feed once in early spring and again in early fall with a nitrogen-rich, slow-release fertilizer (10-10-10 or similar). Container trees benefit from monthly applications of a liquid fertilizer such as MicroLife Ocean Harvest during the growing season. Avoid fertilizing after September. |
| Pruning | Prune in early spring before new growth emerges. Thin the interior canopy to improve air circulation — important in Houston's humid climate to reduce fungal issues. Shape to 3–4 main scaffold branches for patio tree form. Clip branch tips after spring bloom to encourage bushy growth in containers. |
| Deer Resistance | Good; generally deer resistant |