European Olive

The European Olive, scientifically known as Olea europaea, is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean basin, Asia, and parts of Africa. It is one of the oldest known cultivated trees in human history, highly valued for its edible fruit and olive oil. The tree features silvery-green, lance-shaped leaves and small, fragrant white flowers that bloom in the spring. Olives are exceptionally resilient, drought-tolerant, and capable of thriving in poor soils and arid environments, making them a symbol of peace, longevity, and endurance across many cultures throughout the centuries.