How well do these do in Central Texas?

Always loved the look of them and needing somewhat of a centerpiece tree that we can light up outside a living room window. Wondering if these require much maintenance and if they can thrive in this climate? The area its in would have access to irrigation and get a lot of afternoon sun.

Or what other tree recommendations would fit this bill?

The Silverback said:

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How well do these do in Central Texas?

Always loved the look of them and needing somewhat of a centerpiece tree that we can light up outside a living room window. Wondering if these require much maintenance and if they can thrive in this climate? The area its in would have access to irrigation and get a lot of afternoon sun.

Or what other tree recommendations would fit this bill?

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The Texas Hill Country Olive Oil Company is located in Dripping Springs. They seem to be doing very well. Great place to visit and tour. Talk to John Gambini the owner. I want to say they sell trees but I may be mistaken..

I had three. One on the SE corner, one central near the front door (facing south) and one out by the street in full sun. Two arbequinas and one other that had the bigger olives (forgot the name and would have to luck it up). I actually got a couple of limited crops that I brined and was able to eat.

The one by the front door is doing pretty well after snowmaggedon and this past winter's ice/freeze. The other two had some damage from bucks scraping the trunks when the trees were only a few years old, I think it did both of those in through time, I just cut down the one near the street. It was pushing off shoots, but the trunk was gone and I didn't want to try to wait to grow a trunk type tree.

I think they are good looking trees and pretty hardy if they don't have any bark damage. The one I cut down did make it through snowmaggedon, but did seem a little weaker.

I've seen Olives beat the heck the past 15 years. I never specify them unless someone has to have them.

I would steer you in the direction of a Texas Persimmon, Texas Mountain Laurel or some other small native (we have many good ones)