Olea 'Olive' Tree

Olea europaea, also know as the Olive Tree, is a slow-growing, broadleaf evergreen tree or shrub that has a gnarled trunk and silvery-colored leaves. Olive is native to the Mediterranean, Africa, and China. The olive may be grown as an ornamental, fruit tree, container plant, or used in bonsai. It grows 20 to 30 feet tall and 15 to 25 feet wide. If you plan to harvest the fruit, you may need to plant another variety to help with cross pollination. Small white fragrent flowers will bloom in the summer, growing edible green fruit that turns to black. This plant performs best in hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Previously known as Olea Sativa.

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Available in 6", 7", 8", 10"

This plant requires 6-8 hours of full sun daily. 

This plant requires well-draining soil and is highly drought-tolerant once established. Deep and infrequent watering is best, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Newly planted trees require more frequent watering, while mature trees may need very little to no supplemental water, depending on rainfall.

For overall tree health we suggest Espoma Tree Tone. For promoting a more abundant olive harvest, we suggest Espoma Citrus Tone. 

Proper nutrition is important to the health of your plant and its longevity. To ensure your plant is getting the appropriate nutrition, use a fertilizer labelled for the needs of this plant and apply according to the label.