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| Category: Tree |
| Family: Oleaceae (Olives) |
| Origin: Mediterranean (Europe) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Insignificant |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: [O. europea 'Wilson's Fruitless'] |
| Height: 15-25 feet |
| Width: 15-20 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Olea europaea 'Fruitless' (Wilson Fruitless Olive) - This is an evergreen tree with narrow gray foliage, which grows to 25 feet tall by as wide. It tends to have a more spreading habit than 'Manzanillo' and with much narrower leaves giving the plant a more airy feeling. This is a fruitless selection that produces little if any mature fruit. Plant in full sun. Olive trees have a better appearance if planted in deep, rich soil. Heat and drought tolerant once established. We have grown this cultivar for many years and we have been told that this plant is likely the same plant as the cultivar 'Wilsonii' - it has narrower leaves than Swan Hill Olive.
The information on this page is based on the research that we have conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from what we have found on reliable online sources, as well as from observations made of our crops of this plant growing in the nursery and of plants growing in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Olea europaea 'Fruitless'. |
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