BLACK OLIVE TREE
Bucida buceras
An elegant tree with a natural, umbrella-shaped habit and delicate, dark green leaves. The Black Olive Tree grows beautifully without much maintenance and is beloved for its tropical appearance. Despite its name, it does not produce true olives.
Application: š³Solitary
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Likes full sun
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Medium grower
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Water moderately
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Height 12/20 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Black Olive Tree, Shady Lady Tree, Oxhorn Tree |
| Latin name | Bucida buceras |
| Origin | Caribbean, Central and South America |
| Height | Up to 12-20 meters |
| Growth habit | Slow grower with a broad, dense crown and graceful branching |
| Location (take into account) | Drought tolerant once established |
| Light requirements | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Every day, especially 1st year |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Fertilization | Ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance; prune to maintain shape |
| Leaves | Small, dark green, leathery leaves in clusters |
| Fruits | Small (olive-like) fruits, not edible |
| Flowers | Small, inconspicuous flowers |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Yes |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | No |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and pets |