European Olive
European Olive
European Olive
Full or Partial Sun
Evergreen
Clay, Sandy, Loam or Chalky Soils
Full or Partial Sun
Evergreen
Clay, Sandy, Loam or Chalky Soils
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In A Nutshell
Outdoor Plant
Grow outside in a garden or patio space.
All pH Soil
Happy with all types of soil, whether that's alkaline, acidic or neutral.
Full or Partial Sun
Thrives in both full sun conditions or those slightly shadier spots that get at least 3 hours of sun a day.
Evergreen
Provides a permanent piece of greenery by retaining its leaves all year round.
Clay, Sandy, Loam or Chalky Soils
Versatile and can thrive in multiple soil conditions including clay, sand, loam and chalk soils.
Why We Love It
The Olea Europaea, known more commonly as the 'Olive tree', is the quintessential Mediterranean tree. With its simple leathery oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers, the tree is an attractive and popular choice, fitting in seamlessly with various shrubs, flowers and colour schemes. While suitable for growing in a range of climates, this hardy tree will do especially well in full sun and sheltered spaces. As long as you can give it some protection against frost and high winds, you'll find it fairly easy to look after. With the right care and conditions, you might even get some olives if you're lucky.
The decorative pot is sold separately. Find the perfect base for any style of planting, explore our full range of pots here.
Why We Love It
The Olea Europaea, known more commonly as the 'Olive tree', is the quintessential Mediterranean tree. With its simple leathery oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers, the tree is an attractive and popular choice, fitting in seamlessly with various shrubs, flowers and colour schemes. While suitable for growing in a range of climates, this hardy tree will do especially well in full sun and sheltered spaces. As long as you can give it some protection against frost and high winds, you'll find it fairly easy to look after. With the right care and conditions, you might even get some olives if you're lucky.
The decorative pot is sold separately. Find the perfect base for any style of planting, explore our full range of pots here.
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How to Plant
The Olea europaea is an evergreen tree and best suited to planting in spring in sunny, sheltered south-facing positions. It thrives outdoors, as long as it's protected from prolonged temperatures below -7°C and any potential frost. In winter, use a material around the trunk like garden fleece for extra protection from the elements.
You'll need a spade and a watering tool ready, and moist but well-drained soil or peat-free multi-purpose compost.
Dig a hole that is twice the size of the Olea europaea's rootball.
Carefully remove your tree from its container and place it in the hole, then back-filling with soil.
Water generously so that moisture reaches the roots.
You'll need a spade and watering tool, plus a container larger than the one the tree arrived with plenty of drainage holes.
Pour a small amount of soil at the bottom of your chosen container.
Place the tree inside and then back-fill soil around the rootball.
Water thoroughly and add in more soil if needed.
Keep the soil moist and regularly watered, especially during growing season.
How to Plant
The Olea europaea is an evergreen tree and best suited to planting in spring in sunny, sheltered south-facing positions. It thrives outdoors, as long as it's protected from prolonged temperatures below -7°C and any potential frost. In winter, use a material around the trunk like garden fleece for extra protection from the elements.
Into the Ground
You'll need a spade and a watering tool ready, and moist but well-drained soil or peat-free multi-purpose compost.
Dig a hole that is twice the size of the Olea europaea's rootball.
Carefully remove your tree from its container and place it in the hole, then back-filling with soil.
Water generously so that moisture reaches the roots.
Into a Pot
You'll need a spade and watering tool, plus a container larger than the one the tree arrived with plenty of drainage holes.
Pour a small amount of soil at the bottom of your chosen container.
Place the tree inside and then back-fill soil around the rootball.
Water thoroughly and add in more soil if needed.
Keep the soil moist and regularly watered, especially during growing season.