Buy Arbequina Olive Trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Arbequina Olive is a popular Spanish olive cultivar valued for its attractive evergreen foliage, relatively compact growth habit, cold hardiness, and small, high-quality fruit used primarily for olive oil. Its narrow gray-green leaves and graceful branching also make it an attractive ornamental tree for Mediterranean-style landscapes and edible gardens. Arbequina produces small olives that are prized for making a smooth, fruity olive oil that is generally milder than oils produced from stronger-flavored cultivars. The fruit begins green and darkens as it ripens. Fresh olives should not be eaten directly from the tree because they are naturally very bitter and require proper curing or processing. Arbequina is considered one of the more cold-hardy olive cultivars, making it an interesting specialty fruit tree for North Florida and the Florida Panhandle. However, olive fruit production in Florida can vary from year to year because successful flowering and fruit set depend on adequate winter chilling, spring temperatures, rainfall, pollination, and other growing conditions. Plant Details: Plant Type: Evergreen fruiting tree Botanical Name: Olea europaea 'Arbequina' Origin: Spain Mature Size: Commonly approximately 15–20 feet tall and wide; can be maintained smaller with pruning Growth Habit: Naturally compact to moderately spreading Sun: Full sun USDA Zones: Generally Zones 8–11 Cold Hardiness: Arbequina is rated as a cold-hardy olive cultivar Chill Hours: Olives generally require approximately 200–300 hours of suitable winter chilling for dependable flower development, although actual performance varies by cultivar and location Bloom Time: Typically spring; olive flowering in Florida commonly occurs in April or May Harvest: Generally fall into early winter, depending on climate, intended use, and stage of ripeness Fruit: Small olives that mature from green toward dark purple-black Primary Use: Excellent for olive oil production; fruit may also be cured for table use Oil Characteristics: Known for producing a smooth, fruity, relatively mild olive oil Pollination: Arbequina is considered self-incompatible. A compatible, genetically different olive cultivar should be planted nearby when fruit production is desired. Best Pollinator Partners: Arbosana, Koroneiki, or Picual Soil: Requires well-drained soil; avoid locations where water remains around the roots Water: Water regularly during establishment, then allow the soil to drain between waterings. Established olives have good drought tolerance. Landscape Uses: Home orchard, edible landscape, specimen tree, Mediterranean garden, evergreen accent, or specialty fruit planting North Florida Growing Note:Arbequina is one of the more promising olive cultivars for North Florida because of its relatively good cold hardiness. However, olives should still be considered a specialty fruit crop rather than a guaranteed producer in the Florida Panhandle. Olive trees need winter chilling to initiate flower development, but unusually warm winters can reduce flowering. Excess rainfall and high humidity during flowering may also interfere with pollination and fruit set. Plant Arbequina in full sun with excellent drainage and good air circulation for the best chance of success. Pollination Recommendation:For customers who want olives for fruit or oil production, we recommend planting Arbequina with a different compatible olive cultivar nearby. Arbequina is now considered self-incompatible, so planting multiple Arbequina trees alone does not provide the same benefit as planting genetically different cultivars. UF/IFAS lists Arbosana, Koroneiki, and Picual as potential pollinizers for Arbequina. Fruit Use Note:Olives should not be eaten directly from the tree. Fresh olives contain naturally bitter compounds and must be properly cured or processed before eating. Local Pickup & Limited Shipping:Local pickup is available for most plants and trees at our nursery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Limited shipping may be available for select trees, liners, and smaller plants in 3-gallon containers or smaller. Shipping availability depends on the variety, plant size, quantity, destination, and packaging requirements. Shipping charges are calculated separately. Please contact us before ordering if shipping is needed so we can confirm that the plant can be shipped and provide the shipping cost. Contact Advanced Nursery Growers:Advanced Nursery Growers LLC1911 McLeod RoadDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435Phone: 850-391-2228Email: [email protected]: www.AdvancedNurseryGrowers.com Wholesale:Wholesale pricing is available for qualified nurseries.
