Olive Tree
Olea europaea
- A beautiful tree in its own right.
- Unusual silver grey leaves and gnarled stems.
- After pretty yellow flowers late spring green fruits form.
- Self fertile.
Do not plant out (without protection) until fear of frost has passed.
Supplied as a single stem pot grown tree approximately 2 - 3 feet (60 - 90 cm) tall including pot.
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Description
One of the oldest 'fruits' there is and cultivation has been documented since 3000BC; the Olive Branch has been a symbol of peace since the time of the Old Testament!
A native shrub to the Mediterranean.
Silver-grey shiny foliage and the gnarled effect its trunk and branch work take on make this a beautiful tree regardless of fruit. Has a pretty little white, feathery flower before fruits are formed.
- Self fertile (but cross-pollination will increase yield).
- Likes a sheltered sunny position in the Summer (to ensure proper fruit ripening).
- Prefers a free draining soil.
- Evergreen.
- Can reach 26 - 49 feet (8 – 15 metres) if you let it, but can be maintained at a height of 6 feet (1.8 metres) or more.
- Plants grown in the ground will prove hardy to all but the severest long frosty spells; if grown in a container they should be moved to frost free conditions for the winter.
- Green Olives are the un-ripened fruit; black olives arise when they are allowed to remain until fully ripened.
- Ripe fruits should be cured in salt or lye and then stored in oil or brine.
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How To...
How To Grow Exotic Fruits
Basic guidance on how to plant and growing exotic fruits including Loquats, Citrus, Pineapple Guavas, Olives, Pomegranates and Passion Fruits.
