Olive Tree Olea europaea (28cm Pot)

Olea europaea is a classic Mediterranean evergreen grown for its elegant, grey-green, silvery foliage and naturally architectural form. Slow-growing and long-lived, it thrives in full sun and a warm, sheltered position with very free-draining soil, making it an excellent choice for containers or a sunny, protected spot in the ground. In early summer it produces small, creamy-white flowers; fruiting is possible in long, hot summers but is unreliable in cooler climates. Once established it is drought-tolerant and well-suited to coastal locations. Prune lightly in late spring or early summer to maintain shape and remove any dead or crossing growth; protect from severe frost in colder areas.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun; warm, sheltered spot

Rate of Growth: Slow

Soil: Well-drained; loam, sand or chalk; avoid waterlogged soils

Hardiness: Hardy in mild/coastal areas; protect from severe frost

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