Seeds of the Blackthorn tree - Wild olive (Olea europaea L)

Common name: Al-Atam - Wild Olive Scientific name: Olea europaea L Al-Atam or wild olive tree is a perennial tree belonging to the olive family, exceeding 5 meters in height, evergreen, with ovate, glossy, dark green leaves on top, and one of the mountain trees known for the quality and hardness of its wood. - Flower of the Al-Atam - Wild Olive tree: Small flowers with four white petals and a yellow center, propagated in clusters, blooming in spring. - Fruit and seeds of the Al-Atam - Wild Olive tree: Its fruits are oval, smaller than the known olive, initially green, then turn black when ripe, called Zabaaj, containing a seed inside. - Growing season of the Al-Atam - Wild Olive tree: Planted from seeds in autumn and spring, and can also be cultivated year-round in temperate areas and agricultural reserves. - Suitable climate and soil for the Al-Atam - Wild Olive tree: The Al-Atam or wild olive loves sunlight and tolerates drought, and is propagated in mountainous areas. - Method of cultivating the Al-Atam - Wild Olive tree: Cultivated by cuttings and seeds, and due to the hardness of its seeds, it is preferred to soak them in warm water for several hours before planting. It is watered regularly until the seedling appears. - Its benefits and uses: Known for its hard wood, it is also a grazing plant, in addition to its medicinal uses. - Original habitat of the Al-Atam - Wild Olive tree: Its original habitat is the Sarawat Mountains in the south of Saudi Arabia, and the Mediterranean basin.