Family
Oleaceae
Botanical Name
Olea europaea 'Monher'(MAJESTIC BEAUTY®) PP05649
Plant Common Name
Common Olive, Majestic Beauty® Common Olive
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
Fruitless olive trees are an ideal choice for gardeners who want to avoid the allergy and litter problems associated with fruit-bearing olives. The species is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree from well-drained Mediterranean hill country, where its oil fueled the lamps of great, early civilizations.
Majestic Beauty olive slowly forms a single- or multi-trunked small tree with an airy, rounded canopy of gray-green, narrowly lance-shaped leaves. As the tree ages, the gray-barked trunk can become quite gnarled and attractive, making it a striking subject for night lighting.
Like most olive trees, Majestic Beauty produces fragrant white flowers in spring, but they are mostly sterile and do not form fruits. Therefore the canopy may develop its natural beauty without chemicals or shearing to prevent flowering.
This tree must have plenty of sun and very well-drained soil. It is quite drought-tolerant and free of any major pests and diseases. Protect the base of the trunk from nicks and gouges which may in the future produce unwanted shoots known as suckers.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8 - 11
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Sunset Zone
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Tree
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
15'-30' / 4.6m - 9.1m
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Width
12'-25' / 3.7m - 7.6m
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Bloom Time
Spring
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Native To
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Drought
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Growth Rate
Slow
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Water Requirements
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
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Habit
Oval/Rounded
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Flower Color
White
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Olive
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Olive
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Olive
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Olive, Gray Green
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Bark Color
Gray
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
Yes
