{"product_id":"chemiali-olive","title":"Chemlali Olive Tree","description":"\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"882\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 662pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"882\" style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 31374; width: 662pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"24\" style=\"height: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"24\" class=\"xl64\" width=\"882\" style=\"height: 18.0pt; width: 662pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chemlali Olive Tree is a vigorous evergreen olive variety originating in Tunisia. It develops attractive silvery-green foliage, an upright form and a full, dense canopy that adds Mediterranean beauty to the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemlali produces small olives that ripen from green to dark purple or nearly black. The fruit is traditionally grown for making olive oil, although the olives may also be cured for eating. Fresh olives should not be eaten directly from the tree because they are naturally very bitter and require proper curing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemlali is adapted to hot, dry conditions and can become drought tolerant once established. In North Florida, it should be planted in full sun and exceptionally well-drained soil. It is a good specialty choice for edible landscaping, ornamental planting or for growers interested in experimenting with home olive production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Olea europaea ‘Chemlali’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chemlali Olive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen fruiting tree\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tunisia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vigorous, upright and densely branched\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15–25 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 12–20 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sandy or loamy soil with excellent drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate while becoming established; low once established\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated Chill Requirement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The exact requirement for Chemlali in Florida has not been established. Olive trees generally require approximately 200–300 chill hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally fall, depending on weather and location\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small olives that mature from green to dark purple or black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Olive oil, cured olives and edible landscaping\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Growing Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zones 9–11; may grow in protected Zone 8b locations with winter protection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit and Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemlali is primarily considered an oil-producing olive. Its small fruit can produce a mild, fruity olive oil that may have slightly bitter or peppery notes when harvested early.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe olives can also be cured for home use, but they must be properly processed before eating. Olives picked directly from the tree are naturally bitter and are not suitable for eating fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemlali is often described as self-compatible and may produce fruit when planted alone. However, olive pollination can vary with climate and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best opportunity for fruit production, plant a second, genetically different olive variety nearby that flowers at approximately the same time. Olive pollen is carried by the wind rather than by insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Florida Growing Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemlali comes from the warm, dry olive-growing regions of Tunisia and has not been extensively tested as a fruit-producing variety in Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt may grow well as an attractive evergreen landscape tree in North Florida, but consistent fruit production will depend on winter chill, spring temperatures, rainfall during flowering and pollination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Chemlali in a sunny, elevated location where water drains quickly. Avoid low areas, heavy clay and locations where water remains after rain. Raised planting areas may be beneficial in wetter parts of the Florida Panhandle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect young trees during hard freezes. Established olive trees are more cold tolerant, but flowers and developing fruit may still be damaged by late cold weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a location receiving at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight each day. Do not plant the tree deeper than it was growing in its container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season, allowing the soil to begin drying between waterings. Once established, olive trees tolerate dry periods better than consistently wet soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilize lightly. Excessive nitrogen can produce heavy leafy growth while reducing flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrune as needed to maintain the desired height, improve air circulation and create an open canopy. Avoid excessive pruning because olives flower and produce fruit on growth made during the previous season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Pickup and Limited Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost plants and trees are available for local pickup at our nursery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited shipping may be available for select smaller plants and trees. Please contact us before ordering if shipping is required. Shipping charges are separate and are not included in the online price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWholesale Availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWholesale availability may be offered to nurseries, landscapers and other plant professionals. Please contact us for current sizes, quantities and wholesale pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Nursery Growers LLC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1911 McLeod Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhone: (850) 391-2228\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmail: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@advancednurserygrowers.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@advancednurserygrowers.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Advanced Nursery Growers","offers":[{"title":"3 GAL","offer_id":52739748036891,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2976\/7239\/files\/Chemlali_olive_tree.png?v=1786050090","url":"https:\/\/www.advancednurserygrowers.com\/products\/chemiali-olive","provider":"Advanced Nursery Growers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}