Arbequina Olive Tree

Arbequina is a compact, evergreen Spanish olive grown for both its fruit and oil. It bears small green olives that ripen to a deep brown, and its creamy late-spring flowers add a seasonal detail to the silvery-green foliage. ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Raintree lists the cultivar for USDA zone 7b and notes that it is self-fertile and early ripening. Water young trees regularly as they establish; the certified olive nursery Olivetrees.gr recommends drip irrigation for commercial plantings and notes sensitivity to Verticillium in heavy soils. ## Fruit and Use Arbequina's small fruit has good oil content and ripens around September and October in Raintree's profile. It can be grown as an ornamental as well as a fruiting tree. Self-fertile trees can bear on their own, though local bloom timing and weather affect crop set. ## Sources [Raintree Nursery Arbequina](https://raintreenursery.com/products/arbequina-olive) · [Olivetrees.gr Arbequina variety](https://www.olivetrees.gr/en/varieties/arbequina) ## Maintenance Keep the root zone evenly watered while a young tree establishes, then adjust irrigation to local rainfall, soil drainage, and fruiting needs. Avoid waterlogged ground; inspect foliage and new growth routinely for signs of stress.