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Olea Europaea "Olive Mission" 20Liters
SKU KZ709
R499.00
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Olea Europaea "Olive Mission" 20Liters
Product Details
Weight: 20.00 kg
Botanical Name: Olea europaea ‘Mission’
Common Names: Mission Olive, Olive Tree
📌 Product Description
Olea europaea ‘Mission’ is a classic and versatile olive cultivar valued for both oil production and table use. The fruit is medium-sized, maturing from green to deep purple-black, with a rich flavour suitable for curing or pressing into oil.
This variety is known for its strong growth, adaptability, and reliable yields under suitable conditions. The tree features attractive grey-green foliage and a traditional olive tree form, making it both productive and ornamental.
‘Mission’ is a dependable choice for home growers and small-scale orchards seeking a dual-purpose olive variety.
📏 Size When Fully Grown
Height: 4 – 8 m
Spread: 4 – 6 m
Growth Habit: Medium to large evergreen tree
Growth Rate: Moderate
🌱 Best Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerant of poor, sandy, or rocky soils
Water:
• Water regularly during establishment
• Drought tolerant once established
• Avoid waterlogged soil
Feeding: Apply compost or a balanced fertiliser in spring
Maintenance:
• Prune to shape and improve airflow
• Benefits from cross-pollination for improved yields
• Monitor for scale and fungal diseases
🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)
Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Spring
Harvest Time: Autumn to early winter
Climate Suitability: Best suited to Mediterranean-type and dry inland regions of South Africa
Chill Requirement: Low to moderate
🌼 Additional Benefits
• Dual-purpose (oil and table olives)
• Rich, traditional olive flavour
• Hardy and adaptable
• Drought tolerant
• Long-lived tree
🌿 Ideal Uses
✔ Home gardens
✔ Olive oil production
✔ Table olives
✔ Small orchards
✔ Mediterranean-style landscaping
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