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The Olive tree dossier

Olea europaea

The olive tree is the symbol of the Mediterranean, where specimens hundreds of years old still bear fruit. Its silver-gray leaves and gnarled trunk bring that Mediterranean feeling straight to your garden or terrace.

Olive trees are tough survivors: they tolerate heat, wind and drought better than almost any other tree.

Light
Water
Growth rate
Care Easy care
Pet friendly Yes
Height 90 - 270 cm

The care year

little to plenty
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Placement and light

An olive tree belongs outside: choose the sunniest, most sheltered spot in your garden or terrace, preferably south-facing. The more sun, the better. Inside is only a temporary stay; there it structurally gets too little light.

In winter, an olive tree in the open ground can withstand light frost. The roots are more vulnerable in a pot: protect the pot during severe frost or store it in a cool and light place.

Water and feeding

In the open ground, an olive tree can largely manage itself. In a pot, water regularly in the summer as soon as the top centimeters are dry; in winter only very occasionally. Drainage is crucial: the roots should never be in water.

Provide Mediterranean plant food or olive food once a month from April to August.

Is something wrong with your Olive tree?

Yellow, falling leaves almost always indicate too much water or too little light. Brown leaf tips indicate prolonged drought. Some leaf loss after moving or in the autumn is normal; the tree recovers in the spring. Check occasionally for scale on branches and undersides of leaves.

Repotting and pot choice

Repot an olive tree in the spring, about every two to three years. Use well-drained soil, for example mixed with sand or gravel, and a pot with ample drainage. The root ball may be relatively tight; that doesn't slow him down.

Toxic to pets?

The olive tree is not poisonous to cats and dogs. Leaves and branches pose no risk, and a fallen olive is at best a nasty surprise. A worry-free choice for a garden with pets.

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Growth and size

Olive trees grow slowly and that is their charm: every centimeter of trunk is one of years. Prune in late spring to keep the model in shape. Our XXL olive trees have built up their characteristic trunk for decades.

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Suits these interior styles

This plant looks great in the following interior styles. Check out the style guide for inspiration.

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Man loopt tussen grote binnenplanten in een licht kantoorpand
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Frequently asked questions about Olea Europaea (Olive tree)

Olea europaea (Olijfboom) op 160cm — XXLplant