Olive Tree - Large
A Mediterranean olive tree with silvery evergreen foliage
An Olive Tree will bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your outside space. Low maintenance, these rugged trees look great next to front doors or on patios.
Select which plants you would like to add for the underplanting of your Olive Tree or opt to let it shine by itself.
Please note: The Large Olive Tree can only be delivered within London and the Home Counties as it requires delivery by hand.
Top Tip
Olive Trees like good drainage, don't let them get soggy.
How to care for Olive Tree
Aspect
The Olive Tree likes to be reminded of its Mediterranean roots and loves the sun.

Care Level
Prune in the late spring to desired shape. Be patient with the Olive Tree, it takes its time to get to full size.

Watering
Little and often, they don't like being too wet.

Feeding
Add plant feed in the spring, Olive Trees are used to being in poor quality soil.

Soil
Ensure the soil doesn't get soggy.
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Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Olea europaea
PLANT TYPE
Always green (evergreen)
RECOMMENDED SOTO POT SIZE
Large or X-Large
HARDINESS
Hardy
HEIGHT (INCLUDING NURSERY POT)
160-170cm
TOXICITY
None that have been reported
EVENTUAL GROWTH
Height - 4m-8m, Width - 1.5m-2.5m (eventually!)
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