Olive trees. I'd love to have at least one in my backyard- whenever I do have a backyard, right now it wouldn't fit on my balcony. I know that it can take years for the tree to start producing fruits. But on the plus side, olive trees are quite low maintenance and can withstand drought and high temperatures.
One of the things I like about the olive tree are its leaves, which vary slightly from one variety to another, but are basically dark green on one side and silver-green on the other, not falling off until two or three years after their formation. What initially drew me, however, was its trunk: it was a large olive tree - not like the ones in these images, which are rather young - I don't know if it was one of those monumental ones, but it was old enough to have a twisted body in a way that I had never seen before - being slightly twisted myself, it was to be expected. The icing on the cake was that I soon discovered another characteristic that drives me crazy: it is an incredibly photogenic tree.
Although I'm not a big fan of olives, a lot of friends and family members adore them, so it'd be great to have my own annual supply of olives for the guests.
Having my own supply of olives or olive oil would not only be a practical addition to my pantry, but it would also be a fun and rewarding hobby.
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