Growing Guide: Olive ‘Chemlali’
| Botanical Name | Olea europaea 'Chemlali' |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Chemlali Olive, Tunisian Olive |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Origin | Tunisia |
| Plant Type | Evergreen fruit tree |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Mature Size | 15–25 ft tall × 12–20 ft wide (smaller with pruning) |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water Needs | Low once established |
| Soil | Well-drained sandy, rocky, or gravelly soils |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Flower Color | Creamy white |
| USDA Zones | 8–11 |
| Florida Native | No |
| Propagation | Grafted, cuttings |
| Seasonal Traits | Evergreen |
| Time to Harvest | 3–5 years; olives ripen in fall |
