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Beginner skill rating |
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12m max. spread |
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9m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Olea europaea
Other names: Black olive, Green olive, King-of-trees, Manzanillo, Mission, Pickling olive, Queen, Ripe olive, Sevillano, Oleaceae, Olea europeae
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Genus: Olea
Species: O. europaea - O. europaea is a neatly shaped evergreen tree with a dense spreading crown of glossy grey-green to dark-green foliage and sprays of tiny, lightly scented white to greenish flowers followed by small, fleshy fruits which ripen purple-black.
Olea europaea is: Evergreen
Flower: White, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Black in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are scented.
Habit: Rounded
Plant with: Helleborus foetidus (Bear's foot hellebore), Phlomis italica (Phlomis)
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Pests: Generally pest-free.
Specific pests: Scale insects
Diseases: Generally disease-free.
Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Olea europaea (Black olive) will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 12m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Woodland, Foliage only
Cultivation: Plant in free-draining, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added sharp sand in full light. Feed monthly and water moderately in growth; water sparingly in winter.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | |
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Question from
I have had my olive tree outside throughout the winter in a sheltered position and despite the cold weather it has seemed to survive, however I noticed that all the leaves have started dropping off Idon't want to loose this plant does anyone have any helpful tips? thank you Bridget.
Question from
I have bought a 180 cm tall olea europaea. At the moment i have it outside, in my garden. But how long can I have it outside and if i want to repot it what kind of soil shall i use?
I read that John Innes No3 was a good option, is it?
Kind regards
Eric
Question from
I recently bought a small (15 inches high) olive plant. I have transplanted it into a larger terracotta pot and at the moment it is in the conservatory. I've been keen not to overwater it, but I noticed that a couple of leaves have dropped and one or two at the base are yellowing. Any hints?
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