Description

dOlea Europea

Common name: Olive tree

From the Andalusian olive groves this variety of olive tree Picual produces olives that even the experts say makes the highest grade of olive oil of big stability. You could say an olive tree is as old as time dating back in ancient literature to 4000 BC and of course we all are familiar with the term “extending somebody and olive branch” the meaning of peace and good will.

PLANT CARE

Foliage            Ever green & glossy leaf

Hardy       Hardy in the UK survives down to  -15

exposure        Sheltered . North of UK -In harsh winds, fleece crown and bubble wrap pot as this is advised in extreme cold weathers.

Soil                  Most soil types

Watering       Keep moist but free drainage. Water regular in pots in the warmer months, minimum once to twice a week and more in full sun. During winter months  don’t allow to dry out completely, but keep soil moist. When planted in the ground you must be aware that olive trees like free drainage and not water logged soil.

Potting            John Innes no. 3. Mix some agricultural grit.

Fertiliser     Osmocote slow release and tomato feed to promote olive growth.

General        Please note as the balls are tightly pruned the trees may be prone to leaf drop in the winter, these do spring back every year spring/summer and this is of no detriment to the health of the tree.