Chemlali Olive Tree

The Chemlali Olive Tree (Olea europaea), the "Tree of Peace," is a cold-hardy, drought-resistant olive valued for premium oil with a flavor reminiscent of apples. It flowers early for accelerated fruit ripening and tolerates tough, saline, sandy conditions.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Olea europaea
• Type: Cold-hardy evergreen olive tree
• Olives: Smaller fruit yielding delicate, premium oil
• Tolerance: Saltwater, drought, sandy soils
• Flowering: Early, with accelerated fruit ripening
• Pollination: Requires a pollinator
• Care level: Low maintenance

Best for

• Mediterranean-style landscapes
• Coastal and sandy-soil gardens
• Home olive oil production
• Low-maintenance evergreen structure
• Early-season harvests

How to grow

Highly tolerant of saltwater and drought with roots well-suited to sandy soils and challenging sites. Plant a pollinator nearby to support fruit production. Once established, it needs minimal care thanks to its cold-hardiness and drought resistance.

Flavor profile

Although the olives are smaller, they produce a delicate, high-quality oil with a unique flavor reminiscent of apples.

About Everglades Farm

Everglades Farm is a Florida nursery growing fruiting trees, edible plants, and rare garden showpieces, shipped directly from the nursery to your door.