Produces fruit for more than 100 years. Site Requirements Site selection is crucial - needs well drained soils with pH 7.0 to 8.0. Will not tolerate waterlogging. Irrigation is usually required for commercial production. Susceptible to late spring frosts.
Plants require pruning and training to mechanically harvest.
Non-irrigated sites are generally only marginally profitable. Processing infrastructure not well developed in regions. Parrots cause damage to trees and fruit in many areas, and netting costs are generally quite high. Miscellaneous Issues Potential environmental weed. WA's competitiveness in domestic and international olive market is unproven.