The olive tree, Olea europaea, is an evergreen with a rich history. It is native to the Mediterranean region, specifically Greece, Italy, the Iberian Peninsula and Middle Eastern regions. It remains ...

When properly cared for, this small tree is a striking addition to any room. An olive plant is a special addition to any indoor space. The evergreen tree species is native to the Mediterranean region ...

They grow from the olive tree, an evergreen shrub. Olives are considered a fruit because they come from the flower of the olive tree and contain a seed, or pit. “They fall into the stone fruit ...

From the false olive to pompon tree and more, South Africa has many beautiful indigenous trees that are ideal for small gardens, attracting insect and bird ...

Hungary's warming climate suits olive trees, says wine maker Spain's olive oil production hit by droughts, heatwaves Olive groves flourishing further north in Europe HEGYMAGAS, Hungary ...

By chance, they came across each other again, and gradually, their lives got back on track. Together, they planted the seeds of the white olive tree.

Illegal Israeli settlers uprooted hundreds of centuries-old olive trees in Qaryut village in the northern West Bank, according to a Palestinian farmer and activist on Wednesday. “Around 2,000 ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The cradle of global olive oil production is a sun-beaten range of hills in southern Spain, each plot ...

In autumn, the olives need to be picked when perfectly ripe but before they start falling from the trees.Unlike wine, olive oil does not improve the longer it is kept and once opened it will begin ...

Armed Israeli settlers launched a wave of attacks on Palestinian properties in several areas of the occupied West Bank overnight, torching homes, vehicles and olive trees. More than 20 vehicles ...

The reason? It’s affected by the climate crisis, from droughts during summers to unexpectedly warmer winters, which have a negative impact on olive trees. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO ...

Experiment with different varieties until you find a favourite. The fleshy pulp of the fruit is also the source of olive oil. The whole fruit is available in a variety of guises: flavoured ...