Olea europaea 'Mission' (Mission Olive)

The Mission Olive, scientifically known as Olea europaea 'Mission', is a variety of olive tree that originated in Spain and has since been cultivated in many parts of the world. It is an evergreen tree with a bushy, rounded crown and leathery, gray-green leaves. The Mission Olive produces small, oval-shaped fruits that turn from green to black when fully ripe. It is highly valued for its rich, buttery flavor and is commonly used for table olives and olive oil production.