PatternBaseOlive
Olea europaea, Oleaceae
Guild Roles
Growing Conditions
Sun
Water
Soil pH
5.5 – 8.5
Tolerances
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Olive trees produce allelopathic compounds that can inhibit understory plant growth including beans
FigFicus caricaBoth Mediterranean trees compete for water and nutrients, with overlapping root zones
Brown Turkey FigFicus caricaBoth Mediterranean trees compete for water and nutrients, with overlapping root zones
Black Mission FigFicus caricaBoth Mediterranean trees compete for water and nutrients, with overlapping root zones
Kadota FigFicus caricaBoth Mediterranean trees compete for water and nutrients, with overlapping root zones
PomegranatePunica granatumMediterranean trees with similar water and nutrient requirements compete when planted closely
Uses
Functions
Edible Parts
Common Questions
What zones does Olive grow in?
Olive grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.
What are good companion plants for Olive?
Good companions for Olive include Chickpea, Bay Laurel, Pistachio, Carob, Quince.
Design guilds with Olive and see companion relationships visually.
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