The Olive Tree (Olea europaea) is one of the most iconic and enduring trees of the Mediterranean landscape. With its characterful silver-green foliage, gnarled branching structure, and timeless appeal, it brings a touch of southern European warmth to UK gardens, patios, and courtyards. Supplied in a 3 litre nursery pot and standing at an established 80–100 cm in height, this young olive tree arrives well-rooted and ready to thrive — whether planted into a larger container or directly into a sheltered, sunny border.

Olive trees are prized for their long life, drought tolerance once established, and striking year-round evergreen foliage. They grow at a steady pace and respond well to light pruning to maintain shape. In a sheltered UK position, they are surprisingly resilient and can be overwintered outdoors in milder regions or brought under cover in colder climates.

What You Receive:

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• 1 x Olive Tree (Olea europaea), supplied in a 3 litre nursery pot
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• Established plant at approximately 80–100 cm in height (measured from base of pot)
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• Ready to pot on into a larger decorative container or plant into a prepared garden border
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Key Features:

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• Iconic Mediterranean evergreen tree with striking silver-green foliage
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• Supplied as a well-rooted, established young tree — not a seedling
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• Excellent for patio containers, courtyard gardens, and sunny sheltered borders
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• Drought tolerant once established — low maintenance and long lived
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• Responds well to pruning and shaping to suit your space
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• Can produce small creamy-white flowers in summer and fruit in warm, sheltered conditions
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Cultural Information:

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  Botanical Name: Olea europaea
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  Common Names: Common Olive, European Olive, Mediterranean Olive
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  Classification: Evergreen tree
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  Fully Grown Height & Spread: 3–10 m × 3–10 m (significantly reduced when container grown or regularly pruned)
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  Growth Habit: Upright to broadly spreading evergreen tree, developing a characterful gnarled trunk with age
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  Perfect for: Mediterranean Gardens, Patio Containers, Courtyard Gardens, Coastal Planting, Sunny Borders
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  Flowering Time: Early Summer (small, fragrant creamy-white flowers)
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  Fruiting Season: Autumn to Winter (fruit production more reliable in warm, sheltered positions)
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  Planting Position: Full Sun — requires a warm, sheltered spot, ideally south or south-west facing
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  Attracts: Bees and beneficial pollinators
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  Type: Hardy Evergreen Tree (tolerates temperatures down to approximately ?10°C when established and sheltered)
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  Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped leaves with a distinctive silver-green upper surface and pale silvery underside
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  Soil: Well-drained to free-draining soil or compost — avoid waterlogged conditions
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  Watering: Water regularly when young or in containers; reduce watering in winter
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Growing Tips:

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• Plant in the sunniest, most sheltered spot available — a south-facing wall is ideal
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• In containers, use a well-draining compost mixed with grit and ensure the pot has drainage holes
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• Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring and summer
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• In colder regions (below ?5°C), move container-grown plants into an unheated greenhouse or cool porch over winter
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• Prune lightly in late spring to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth
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\n Notes: This olive tree is supplied growing in a 3 litre nursery pot, making it easy to pot on into your chosen decorative container or transplant directly into a prepared garden bed. Nursery pots are functional growing vessels — we recommend potting on into a suitable decorative planter once received.\n