Olea Europaea ‘Nab Tamri‘ is a traditional olive variety valued for its high-quality fruit and reliable performance in Mediterranean-style climates. Known for producing small to medium-sized olives with a rich, distinctive flavour, it’s an excellent choice for both oil production and table use. This hardy, evergreen tree also makes an attractive ornamental feature, with its silvery-green foliage.
Product Specifications
- Botanical Name: Olea europaea ‘Nab Tamri’
- Common Name: Nab Tamri Olive
- Mature Height: 4–6 metres
- Mature Width: 3–4 metres
- Foliage: Silvery-green, evergreen foliage
- Fruit Production: Produces small to medium-sized olives with rich suitable for oil production and table use
- Pollination: Self-fertile; improved yields with cross-pollination
- Form/Habit: Upright, rounded canopy
- Uses: Feature planting, orchards, and screening in Mediterranean-style gardens
- Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-draining soil; suitable for coastal environments
- Climate Tolerance: Tolerates coastal conditions, drought, and mild frosts
- Sun Requirements: Full sun for optimal fruiting and growth
- Water Requirements: Low once established
- Maintenance: Low; benefits from seasonal pruning to maintain shape and encourage fruiting
- Australian Native: No
Commonly Asked Questions
Does the Nab Tamri olive need a pollinator to produce fruit?
Nab Tamri is self-fertile, so it will produce fruit on its own. However, planting it with another olive variety nearby can improve yields.
Are Nab Tamri olives suitable for both oil and table use?
Yes — Nab Tamri produces small to medium-sized olives with a rich flavour, ideal for oil extraction and for curing as table olives.
How much maintenance does a Nab Tamri olive require?
This variety is low-maintenance once established, needing only occasional watering and light pruning to shape. It’s hardy and drought-tolerant, making it an easy-care option for home gardens and landscapes.
