Olea europaea Available as::Jekkapedia blackcurrent scented

blackcurrent scented

in soups or stir fries

and spread up to 80cm

variegated gold/cream/green leaves

Rarely flowers in UK

Olea europaea Available as::Jekkapedia blackcurrent scentedJekkapedia Olea europaea, Olive Tree Family: Oleaceae Genus: Olea Clusters of small cream flowers in summer, followed by green fruit that ripens to black. Oval, grey green, leathery leaves with silver undersides. Culinary; both the green and black fruit are used in salads and a main ingredient in Mediterranean dishes. Characteristics: Hardiness: H4 ( 5 to 10C) Type: Evergreen tree Height: up to 10m Spread: up to 5m Olive Tree can be seen at the herb