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Olive Family: Oleaceae The olive family is a family of flowering plants, containing 25 genera and over 500 species. Most species are native to temperate and tropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The best known trees of this family are olive and ash, while the most familiar shrubs are privet, lilac, and golden bell (Forsythia), all popular ornamental plants. [Cirrus Home] [Trees Index] [Trees Main Page Graphics] |
![]() Fuerst Buelow Common Lilac Syringa vulgaris 'Fuerst Beulow' |
![]() Michel Buchner Common Lilac Syringa vulgaris 'Michel Buchner' |
![]() Korean Ash Fraxinus chinensis var. rhynchophylla |
![]() General Sheridan Lilac Syringa vulgaris 'General Sheridan' |
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