Olea
( OH - lee - uh )
Olea Species and Varietals
The genus Olea includes 12 species, and is a member of the plant family Oleaceae. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Olea capensis (Black Ironwood, Ironwood Olive, East African Olive, Elgon Olive) This species Olive is native to sub-Saharan Africa and forms a bushy shrub that reaches up to 33 feet in height, though in perfect conditions they can become much taller (around 130 feet tall). This tree species holds a world record for producing the heaviest wood. Flowers are white and sweet-scented, and fruits are large and purplish. |
Olea europea (Olive, Dwarf Olive, Little Olive)
This is the type species of the genus Olea, and is widely cultivated worldwide. It forms an evergreen shrubby tree that is rarely seen above 50 feet tall. Flowers are feathery and white, and fruit that follows flowers is ripe when greenish-purple. There are six subspecies of this species, and countless cultivars, listed and described below: |
Caring for Microsorum
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Propagation
Problems and Pests
Colocasia plants are susceptible to the following issues and pests:
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Gallery
Videos
Learn about these interesting houseplants.
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An educational video about Cast-Iron Plant.
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page
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