{"product_id":"olea-europaea-150cm-pot-175cm-height-outdoor-tree","title":"Olea Europaea 150cm Pot 175cm Height Outdoor Tree","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eOlea europaea\u003c\/strong\u003e, the common \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eolive tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an evergreen Mediterranean native revered for thousands of years for its graceful appearance, aromatic grey-green foliage, and of course its edible olives. It is a slow-growing, long-lived tree that can thrive for centuries under the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"581\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, narrow, leathery leaves are silvery-grey to grey-green on top, with a soft, silvery underside. They provide a distinctive shimmering effect in sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally forms a gnarled, characterful trunk and dense, rounded crown with age. When young, it may be pruned into standard, multi-stemmed or topiary shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eFlowers \u0026amp; Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny, fragrant white flowers appear in summer, followed by green fruits that ripen to purple-black olives. Fruiting in the UK is inconsistent and more ornamental than productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eOverall character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evokes a classic Mediterranean feel, perfect for courtyard gardens, patios or sunny borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e🌱 Detailed Care Guide for Olea europaea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e📍 Position \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eFull sun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely essential. Needs at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e6 hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/strong\u003e to stay healthy and to encourage flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eIdeally placed against a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003esouth or west-facing wall\u003c\/strong\u003e which reflects heat and provides shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eHardy down to about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e-7°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, so perfectly fine through most UK winters in sheltered spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eIn colder regions or prolonged frosts, wrap the pot or fleece the crown to protect young growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/strong\u003e, but best to water regularly during dry spells, especially for potted olives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eAllow the top few centimetres of soil to dry between watering. Avoid overwatering or letting roots sit in soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e🪴 Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eNeeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. Poor, stony or sandy soils suit olives well, but heavy clay is best improved with grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003eIn pots, use a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eJohn Innes No.3 loam-based compost\u003c\/strong\u003e mixed with horticultural grit or perlite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eFeed in spring with a balanced fertiliser. A slow-release Mediterranean or citrus fertiliser also works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003eAvoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage too much leafy growth at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003e✂️ Pruning \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003eLightly prune in late spring to shape and maintain an open structure, allowing air and light into the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003eRemove any dead, damaged or crossing branches. For a bushier look, pinch out tips of young shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003e🌸 Flowers \u0026amp; Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003eUK conditions often produce flowers but reliable fruiting is less common without long, hot summers and a second pollinating tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003eOlives are mainly grown here for their ornamental value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2987\"\u003e🪲 Pests \u0026amp; Problems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3097\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3097\"\u003eGenerally pest-free. Occasionally aphids or scale may appear on soft shoots; treat with horticultural soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003eYellowing leaves often indicate overwatering or poor drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3188\"\u003e🚰 Container Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3393\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003eExcellent in large terracotta or wooden pots. Always ensure \u003cstrong data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3274\"\u003egood drainage holes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3349\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3349\"\u003eRaise pots slightly off the ground on pot feet to prevent waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3393\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3393\"\u003eRepot every 3–4 years into fresh compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55885783400822,"sku":"SPVV2355","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/Olea_Europaea_150cm_Pot_175cm_Height_Outdoor_Tree.webp?v=1760366316","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/olea-europaea-150cm-pot-175cm-height-outdoor-tree","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}