The Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea ‘Arbequina’) brings Mediterranean elegance to San Antonio with its silvery-green foliage, graceful form, and small edible olives. Extremely drought-tolerant and perfectly adapted to our hot, alkaline conditions. Alfaro Tree Sales stocks Arbequina Olives at our 40-acre Atascosa nursery.
Arbequina is a self-fertile olive variety that produces small, flavorful olives perfect for oil, curing, or eating. It begins producing fruit as young as 3–4 years old.
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Expected growth after planting.
Deep water regularly during the first growing season. Very drought-tolerant once established.
Thrives in SA’s alkaline soils without amendment. Light balanced fertilizer in spring after year 1.
Prune to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Best done in late winter (January–February).
October through March is ideal for establishment before summer heat.
Choose your tree at our nursery or by phone. We deliver it to your property.
Machine-dug hole, native soil backfill, deep watering, and mulch ring installed.
Written care instructions plus a 30-day establishment check from our crew.
Olive Arbequinas grow 1–2 ft/yr in San Antonio under good conditions.
Yes, very. Once established they need minimal supplemental water.
Mature size is typically 15–25 ft tall with a 12–20 ft spread.
They thrive in alkaline / well-drained soils, which matches most San Antonio properties.
October through March is ideal. Our team plants year-round with proper watering protocols.
We offer Olive Arbequinas in various sizes. Field-grown at our nursery in Atascosa. Call (210) 202-4284.
Yes. Professional delivery and planting across the San Antonio metro. Request a free quote.
Olive Arbequinas are excellent for accent, edible landscape in the San Antonio area.
