Olea europaea or fruiting Olive is a mediterranean plant.
Location & Temperature
Usually kept outdoors and enjoys warm to high temperatures and full sun. Olives can withstand a moderate amount of frost but if grown in a temperature region, they need protection from hard frost in winter.
Watering
They do not like wet soil so ensure that the soil you use is well drained.
Pruning
Olives grow slowly so they don’t require much pruning. If you need to prune, it is advisable to do so in late summer after flowering and when fruits have formed.
Repotting
Always check to see if your bonsai needs repotting. Check every 3-4 years.
Feeding
Olives will naturally shed their leaves in the spring as new growth begins. Feed with a general fertiliser in early spring, and with low-nitrogen fertiliser in mid and late summer.
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Please Note: The tree in the picture is the one we will send. Measurements given are approximate not exact and are taken from the bottom of the pot to the top of the tree. Due to their nature trees grow and whilst in our care may need pruning, this means the tree that you receive may differ slightly in size to that given in the description. The appearance of the tree may vary depending on the season.