Olea — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Olea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Olea capensis
Olea capensis
Family: Oleaceae
Cultivation
A plant of tropical and subtropical areas, where it is found at elevations from 800 - 2,600 metres. It grows best in areas where the mean annual temperature falls within the range 14 - 18°c, but can tolerate 10 - 30°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall of 800 - 1,200mm with a distinct dry season, tolerating a rainfall of 700 - 1,500mm.
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Olea europaea
Olea europaea
Family: Oleaceae
Cultivation
Easily grown in a loamy soil and tolerating infertile soils, it prefers a well-drained deep fertile soil. A drought resistant plant once established, it succeeds in dry soils. Requires a sunny position.
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Olea europaea cuspidata
Olea europaea cuspidata
Family: Oleaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moist to semi-arid areas of the tropics and subtropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 2,700 metres. Plants grow best in areas where the mean annual temperature falls within the range 22 - 28°c, though they can tolerate 15 - 35°c. Plants can resist some frost - dormant plants are killed by temperatures of -4°c, whilst young growth can be damaged at -1°c.
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