Canarium album Chinese Olive

🫒 Canarium album – Chinese Olive Tree
Native to Southeast Asia and southern China, Canarium album—commonly known as Chinese Olive—is a rare subtropical fruit tree prized for its ornamental beauty and unique culinary fruit. The olive-shaped drupes are traditionally cured or pickled and are highly valued in Chinese herbal medicine and cuisine for their digestive and detoxifying properties.

This medium to large tree features elegant, glossy green foliage and produces clusters of green to purple-black fruit that ripen in late fall. The tree thrives in warm, humid climates and well-drained soils, making it a great fit for Florida and other frost-free areas.

📅 Season: Late fall to early winter
📏 Growth Habit: Medium to large canopy; upright and spreading
🌿 Fruit Use: Cured or pickled; used in soups, teas, and herbal tonics
⭐ Most Important Trait: A rare subtropical species with cultural, culinary, and medicinal value—perfect for collectors seeking something truly unique.