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38+ Types Of Olive Trees In California
Background. Olive trees are some of the oldest trees ever harvested by humans, a practice that dates back more than 8,000 years. Olive trees are especially successful in the coastal areas of california because the climate is so similar to that of the tree's native mediterranean.
Olive trees are native to the mediterranean, as well as different parts of asia and africa. They are thought to have originated in spain, but they have been grown in california since the 1700s. Olives constitute one of the world's largest fruit crops, with more than 25 million acres of olive trees planted worldwide.
As you are probably aware, each type of olive tree adapts over time to the best conditions that help it survive.
Olive trees are native to the mediterranean, as well as different parts of asia and africa. Black olives aren't just plain and found in a can; Picholine and rubra are two additional varieties produced in california in smaller amounts. Gradually these trees spread north to california by way of mission gardens.