kalamata olive tree nz
Bring the classic flavours of the Mediterranean into your own backyard with the Kalamata olive tree NZ gardeners love. Known for their glossy, dark purple-black fruit and distinctive, rich taste, Kalamata olives are a cornerstone of traditional Greek cuisine. In New Zealand’s temperate climate, the Kalamata olive tree thrives, producing abundant fruit and adding evergreen beauty to any landscape. Whether you’re keen on homegrown table olives or ornamental interest, the Kalamata olive is a rewarding choice for hobbyists and serious growers alike.
Olive Kalamata
Olea Kalamata is an Olive tree that carries large fruit that can be squeezed to produce an oil with a distinct, fruity taste or eaten fresh. The fruit mature to a dark purple-black in autumn and originate from white-cream flowers borne in summer. It carries dark green foliage as it grows to 3 m tall and the same wide. Olea Kalamata is one of the more popular olive tree varieties that is often used for fruit production and also makes for an impressive specimen, screen, hedge, or topiary.
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Fruit Trees - Height:
3.00 m - Spread:
3.00 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy - Garden uses:
Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
