Olive (Olea europaea) is a Mediterranean tree or shrub reaching 8-15m height. Features silvery green leaves, white flowers, and small drupes. Six natural subspecies exist, including Mediterranean and African varieties
Thyme is a Mediterranean perennial with evergreen leaves and pink/lavender flowers. Thrives in USDA zones 5-9, can be harvested in winter. Plants need full sunlight (6-8 hours daily) and well-draining soil
Olea europaea is one of the oldest cultivated plants, with a life expectancy of 500 years. Wild olive trees are native to Mediterranean province, with spiny branches and small leaves. Cultivated olive trees have been domesticated since 2,500 BC in Crete and Syria
Evergreen shrub reaching 0.2m x 0.3m in height. Lavender-colored flowers bloom from June to August. Hardy to UK zone 7, not frost tender. Prefers light to medium soils, tolerates dry conditions
Evergreen tree reaching 10m x 8m height. Flowers from August to September, blooms in early to mid spring. Hardy to UK zone 8, prefers well-drained soil. Can tolerate drought and grows in various soil types
Olive tree reaches up to 10 meters in height and 80 cm in diameter. Dark green leaves on top, lighter on bottom, 4-10 cm long. Wood is light yellow-brown with dark veins, hard and dense. Life span up to 500 years with slow growth