{"product_id":"olive-tree-kalamta","title":"Olive Tree ‘Kalamata’ 🫒","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eThe Kalamata olive tree is a vigorous, evergreen olive variety originating from the region of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKalamata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGreece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It is prized for producing the famous large, dark-purple Kalamata olives, known for their rich flavor and meaty texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eThe tree has an attractive, spreading growth habit with silvery-green, lance-shaped leaves that provide year-round ornamental appeal. Mature trees can reach 6–10 meters (20–33 feet) in height if left unpruned, though they are often maintained at a smaller size for easier harvesting. Kalamata olive trees are drought tolerant once established and thrive in full sun and well-drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"1134\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIn spring, the tree produces small, creamy-white flowers that develop into large, almond-shaped fruits. Harvest typically occurs in late autumn to winter when the olives have turned a deep purple-black color. In addition to their fruit production, Kalamata olive trees are valued as landscape specimens for Mediterranean-style gardens and can be grown in large containers in suitable climates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Backyard Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52166915064110,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/8778\/8078\/files\/6EF8FD63-0273-4195-BDB1-0274955B3F67.jpg?v=1781041537","url":"https:\/\/thebackyardnursery.com.au\/products\/olive-tree-kalamta","provider":"The Backyard Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}