About

Olea europaea 'Amfisa' is a selected olive cultivar producing the characteristic silvery-green foliage and small, white flowers of the species, and grown for its excellent-quality fruits. An ornamental and productive tree for a sunny, frost-free garden.

About the genus

Olea, the olives, are evergreen trees and shrubs with simple, opposite, leathery leaves and small, white flowers in axillary panicles, followed by edible drupes (olives). Grown in sunny, frost-free gardens.

Plant details

Suggested usesSpecimen planting, gardens, parks.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Stake young.
PruningPrune in late winter or after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.