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Olive Tree - Description
- Potted Olive Tree
- Standard Tree, Single Stem Topiary
- Olea Europaea
- Common Olive
- Can be Difficult to Fruit in Ireland But Are Also Wonderful Specimen Trees
- Olive Trees Can Live to 2000 Years
- Can Take 5 to 12 Years Before They Start Producing Fruit
- Ideal for Growing in Pots
- Needs a sheltered spot
- Ideally Position in Against a Sunny, South Facing Wall
- Current Size: 110cm in Height
- Pot Size: 20cm
Olive Tree - Characteristics
- Leaves: Long, silver grey foliage
- Mature Height: 5 - 8m
- Evergreen trees
- Tender plants - Will need protection in Winter
- Can tolerate temperature of -9°C
Olive Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Plant as soon as possible
Positioning Trees
- Grow in pots
- As tree matures, transplant into larger pots
- Olive trees require full sun, at least 6 hours of sun each day
- They are best grown in greenhouses
- Ensure temperatures of at least 10°C
- You can also grow them in pots & move outside in Summer
- Provide good drainage
- Avoid shaded, exposed areas & frost pockets
- South east facing slope is best
After Care
- Water plants when they arrive
- Water again after planting
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
Olive Tree - Facts
- Olives are a symbolic tree dating back to ancient Greece
- The olive branch was given as a symbol of peace & friendship
