The Zaitoon Olea europaea is a species of olive tree that is native to the Mediterranean region. The tree is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that can grow to a height of 10-15 m. The trunk is typically straight and the bark is grey-brown in color.
The leaves are simple, oblong-shaped, and measure 2-7 cm in length and 1-3 cm in width. The leaves are green in color and have a glossy surface.
The flowers are small and white in color, and they are borne in clusters. The fruit is a small drupe that measures 1-2 cm in diameter. The fruit is black in color and has a smooth surface.
Benefits:
-The tree is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that can grow to a height of 10-15 m.
-The trunk is typically straight and the bark is grey-brown in color.
-The leaves are simple, oblong-shaped, and measure 2-7 cm in length and 1-3 cm in width.
-The leaves are green in color and have a glossy surface.
-The flowers are small and white in color, and they are borne in clusters.
-The fruit is a small drupe that measures 1-2 cm in diameter.
-The fruit is black in color and has a smooth surface.
How to care:
-The tree should be planted in an area that receives full sun.
-The tree prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
-The tree should be watered regularly, especially during the summer months.
-Fertilize the tree every year with a slow-release fertilizer.
-Prune the tree regularly to maintain its shape and size.
Water requirement:
-The tree should be watered regularly, especially during the summer months.
Type of Soil:
-The tree prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
Sunlight requirement:
-The tree should be planted in an area that receives full sun.
 Propagation:
-The tree can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or grafting.
-To propagate by seed, the seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location.
-To propagate by cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings from the tree in the summer.
-To propagate by grafting, use a scion from a healthy tree in the spring.
Landscape uses:
-The tree can be used as an ornamental plant in the landscape.The tree can also be used as a source of wood for furniture and other wood products.