Olive Tree (Outdoor)
Bring the timeless beauty of the Mediterranean to your garden with the Olive Tree (Olea europaea). Prized for its elegant silvery-green foliage, sculptural trunk, and exceptional longevity, the olive tree is a classic ornamental plant that enhances any outdoor landscape. Its drought tolerance and evergreen nature make it an excellent choice for gardens, patios, courtyards, terraces, and large outdoor containers.
With proper care and plenty of sunlight, the Olive Tree will provide year-round beauty and may even produce olives in suitable growing conditions.
Features:
🌿 Distinctive pom-pom shaped foliage
🌳 Beautiful mature and sculptural trunk
☀️ Ideal for sunny outdoor locations
🏡 Perfect for entrances, patios, gardens, and landscaping
🌱 Evergreen foliage with a Mediterranean appearance
✨ Excellent as a statement or focal-point tree
How to Care for Your Olive tree
☀️ Light
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Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Full sun promotes healthy growth and the best chance of flowering and fruiting.
- Avoid planting in heavily shaded areas.
💧 Water
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Water deeply when the top 5–7 cm of soil feels dry.
- Once established, olive trees are highly drought tolerant.
- Avoid overwatering and ensure the soil drains well.
🌡️ Temperature
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Ideal temperature: 15–35°C.
- Mature trees tolerate short periods of cooler temperatures but should be protected from severe frost.
- Performs best in warm, dry climates.
💦 Humidity
- Prefers low to moderate humidity.
- Thrives in well-ventilated outdoor environments.
- High humidity combined with poor air circulation may increase the risk of fungal diseases.
🌱 Fertilizer
- Feed with a balanced slow-release or organic fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer.
- Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages leafy growth over flowering and fruit production.
The external condition of the plant may vary from the image shown on this page. As each plant is a unique creation of nature, slight variations in size, shape, color, and fullness are to be expected. Rest assured, every plant is carefully selected to ensure it meets our quality standards before delivery.
