The Olive Tree of the Maltese Islands The olive tree and its production are integral to the Maltese Islands' natural, economic, and cultural landscape. Renowned for its resilience, longevity, and economic importance, the olive tree has been a staple of Maltese agriculture for millennia, making it one of the most popular trees grown in the Maltese islands. Indigenous olive trees in Malta, typically of the Olea europaea species, are well-adapted to the island's calcareous soils and dry climate. Ancient olive...