Olea Europea in 30cm. pot

Evergreen tree with leaves opposite, lanceolate, leathery, dark green on the upper surface and silvery on the bottom. It can reach a height of 12m and 10m in diameter. The flowers are whitish, unilamellar and very small form inflorescence votryos and appear towards the end of May. Very hardy plant drought and winds.           The fruit matures and is harvested in late autumn, early winter and even early spring depending on the variety. It is very essential for the Mediterranean diet, both edible and because of that produced olive oil is great source of monounsaturated fatty acids, provides fiber and minerals in the body and is a source of vitamin E, which is a natural antioxidant. It is also considered that vitamin E slows the deterioration of cell membranes and fights osteoporosis.