Desert Olive

Salvadora oleoides, Salvadoraceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 9

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White Bean-caperZygophyllum album

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Needle-leaf Rose CactusPereskia sacharosa

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Desert CassiaSenna polyphylla

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Moroccan CaperCapparis cartilaginea

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Twisted-horn AcaciaVachellia pachyceras

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Desert Bean TreeMaerua pseudopetalosa

Both produce secondary metabolites and compete for deep water resources in arid zones

SumacRhus coriaria

Rhus produces strong allelopathic compounds affecting Mediterranean and desert shrubs

Uses

Functions

Drought-Tolerant Food ProductionWindbreakSalt ToleranceErosion Control

Edible Parts

FruitsLeavesShoots

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-InflammatoryDental Care

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Olive grow in?

Desert Olive grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Desert Olive?

Good companions for Desert Olive include White Bean-caper, Needle-leaf Rose Cactus, Desert Cassia, Moroccan Caper, Twisted-horn Acacia.

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