Olea europaea ‘El Greco’, is an evergreen small tree or large shrub selected for its refined form and ornamental qualities. It features narrow, grey-green leaves with a silvery underside and a naturally upright, compact habit, making it more restrained than many traditional olive cultivars. Small, creamy-white flowers are produced in late spring to early summer, followed by olives if conditions are suitable, though it is often grown primarily for its appearance rather than fruit yield. Highly tolerant of drought, wind, and coastal conditions once established. It is commonly used in Mediterranean-style gardens, as a specimen tree, in avenues, or in large containers, valued for its elegant structure and year-round foliage.