{"product_id":"olive-olea-europaea-mission","title":"OLIVE \/ Olea Europaea 'Mission'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMission \/ Mission Olive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOLIVE \/ Olea europaea \u003c\/em\u003e'Mission'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eOleaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eMediterranean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub (can be kept shrub-sized by clipping)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic, dual-purpose olive that excels in Adelaide and South Australian gardens. ‘Mission’ brings silvery foliage, a neat, shapely canopy and dependable crops for both table fruit and oil. Heat-, coastal- and drought-tolerant once established, it’s superb as a feature, clipped hedge or productive courtyard specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–7 m H × 3–6 m W unpruned (easily maintained around 2–3 m by regular clipping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow grey-green leaves with silvery undersides; fresh pale green new growth; may show soft olive\/bronze tints in heat or cold snaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, creamy-white sprays in late spring (wind-pollinated)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green → purple-black olives ripening late summer–autumn in SA; self-fertile, but heavier crops with a polliniser (e.g., ‘Kalamata’, ‘Frantoio’) nearby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round silver foliage and sculptural branching; spring bloom; autumn fruit; characterful winter silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light incidental insect interest on flowers; birds may take fruit (netting may be needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-Tolerant (once established), Heat-Tolerant, Coastal-Tolerant (salt \u0026amp; wind), Wind-Tolerant, Frost hardy once established; Clay-Tolerant if well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hedge\/row: 1–1.5 m apart (clipped). Specimen\/avenue: 3–5 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally non-toxic; keep pets from olive pits (choking\/GI risk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hrs\/day) for compact growth and fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam or improved clay; thrives on limestone\/alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer (weekly in heatwaves); rarely in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after harvest or late winter to shape\/open canopy; light summer tip-prune if hedging. Feed in early spring; add dolomite\/lime if soil is very acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-100+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA, including coastal Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid, Neutral, Alkaline (best neutral → mildly alkaline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature tree for lawns\/courtyards—uplight the trunk for a Tuscan look in Adelaide gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible hedge\/driveway row—clip to 2–3 m for a narrow silver screen with autumn harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMediterranean grove on hot, dry sites—low-water statement planting that thrives in SA summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Mission’ gives you year-round silver beauty and reliable olives in a tree that loves South Australia’s warm, dry climate. It’s water-wise, long-lived and versatile—perfect for Adelaide backyards seeking both style and substance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"250mm Pot","offer_id":49025668743420,"sku":"OLIV-OLEA-EURO-MISS-250MM","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300mm Pot","offer_id":48712197865724,"sku":"OLIV-OLEA-EURO-MISS-300MM","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"400mm Pot","offer_id":47355955839228,"sku":"OLIV-OLEA-EURO-MISS-400MM","price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500mm Pot","offer_id":47355955871996,"sku":"OLIV-OLEA-EURO-MISS-500MM","price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L Pot","offer_id":48236552618236,"sku":"OLIV-OLEA-EURO-MISS-5L","price":27.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/olea-europaea-mission-feature-olive-tree-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1767252685","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/olive-olea-europaea-mission","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}