History
The olive tree is a blessed tree, which flourishes in the stony and arid ground of the Mediterranean. It bears fruit under unfavorable conditions of drought, strong winds and high temperatures, while its longevity and productivity, wrote the story of the Mediterranean people. The olive tree lighted, nourished, cured, crowned, posed up and was identified with high standards, while it inspired the vigorous, for many years, civilization of the east Mediterranean.
It is a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, abundance, peace, health, power and beauty, which was adored for thousands of years. It comprises a live part of a severe cultural heritage, with legends, traditions and religious solemnities indissolubly combined with fruition, harvest and oil production.
The olive bestowed an extremely sophisticated bequest upon us of merits, welfare and civilization, which we have come in position to evaluate and defend, recently.
The Olive Tree
The cultivated olive tree originates from the eastern Mediterranean basin. It is able to adjust to long periods of hot, dry summers while showing special endurance during temperatures bordering on 0°C. Mature olive trees are trees of average size. In some cases, the trees can reach heights of up to 10 meters. In spite of this, dwarf olive trees for decorative purposes can be found.
In the Mediterranean area, olive trees bloom at the end of spring (from April – May) while harvesting begins at the end of November and ends in February in the more southern areas.