Also known as Olive · 35 gardener saves
Olea: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Olea, the genus most gardeners know as olive. We track 2 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 2 most-saved Olea varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Olea questions
How many types of Olea are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Olea varieties. The most popular — ranked by 35 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Olea grow in?
Across its varieties, Olea covers USDA Zones 8–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Olea bloom?
Most Olea varieties bloom in spring, late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Olea should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
By hardiness zone
Design with Olea in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
