Olive trees grow slowly but for a very long time. Valued for its fruit, which is eaten whole or pressed into oil, the olive tree (Olea europaea) is an historically important plant, native to the Mediterranean region and climate.
1 Soil: Weighs about 2,200 pounds per cubic yard, depending on the moisture content. 2  Sand, Gravel, Stone: Can tip the scales at upwards of 3,000 pounds per cubic yard.
How much does a cubic yard weigh? The weight of a cubic yard depends entirely on the type of material. 1  Mulch: Weighs in at roughly up to 1,000 pounds per cubic yard, depending on the type and whether itâs wet or dry.  Soil: Weighs about 2,200 pounds per cubic yard, depending on the moisture content.