Cold-hardy cultivar: Survives zones 8 to 11, making it suitable for cooler climates
Self-fertile: Produces fruit without a second variety, simplifying cultivation
Evergreen foliage: Maintains year-round beauty and structure in gardens
Drought tolerant: Requires minimal watering once established, ideal for low-maintenance gardening
Container-friendly: Can be grown indoors or in containers with proper care
Summarized by Shop
The all-purpose California classic: a hardy, self-fertile olive that gives you table fruit, fragrant oil, and a silver-leafed evergreen that anchors a Mediterranean garden.
The 'Mission' olive traces back to the Spanish Franciscan missions of 18th-century California, where it was planted for both fruit and oil. It produces medium, oval bl
Mature Height
20 to 30 feet (as a specimen or pruned for containers)
Fruit Type
Medium oval black olives
Fruit Ratio
Small pit-to-flesh ratio for more olives per bite
Sunlight
Full sun
Watering Needs
Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established