*RETAIL - Olea europaea 'Mission' Size:5g/$65 spreading to form luxuriant clumps

spreading to form luxuriant clumps by underground runners if given plenty of summer moisture

This is one of the most unique forms of a species native from southern Oregon to Baja

PRICKLY PEAR

Best in well drained soils with at least afternoon shade at lower elevations

Keep roots cool with mulch

*RETAIL - Olea europaea 'Mission' Size:5g/$65 spreading to form luxuriant clumpsLong planted in North America, a reliable plant with an overall handsome habit. To 15 20 ft, though untended specimens have reached 40 ft, with 2" silvery leaves and deep black fruit ripening late. Sun in well drained soil. Supplemental water to establish; withhold in late summer to harden. Has remained hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8 if fully ripened. EUROPEAN OLIVE Oleaceae *THESE SIZES ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY