Add a touch of peace to your patio - olive to tell the tale!
We’re offering you a Mediterranean Olive Tree: Patio Standard, 80-100cm from just £19.99, with a limited number available from £14.99, saving you 63% off Gardening Express' prices.
Bring Home a True Classic: Patio Olive Tree Standard
The Olea europaea, or Patio Olive Tree, is a species revered for thousands of years across the Mediterranean. This evergreen standard gives your garden or patio a sense of timeless calm with its beautiful silvery-green foliage. Legends value the olive as a symbol of peace and longevity, and now you can enjoy this living history in your own home.
- Height & Size: Supplied at 80–100cm tall in a sturdy 4–5 litre container.
- Appearance: Features neat, compact growth and evergreen leaves-stay green all year with minimal leaf drop.
- Fruit: Can bear small, edible olives under favourable conditions, even in the UK.
Plant Benefits & Growth Habit
- All-Season Appeal: The tree’s fine, grey-green foliage and compact stature add Mediterranean charm to patios, courtyards, or conservatories all year.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, the olive tree is drought tolerant-ideal for busy or novice gardeners.
- Long-Lived: Olive trees are slow-growing and remain a manageable size, with little height increase beyond their delivered height.
- Symbolic Gift: These trees make unique, lasting gifts perfect for housewarmings or special occasions.
How to Grow & Care for Your Olive Tree
- Hardiness: Hardy down to -5°C with some protection in harsh winters. Ideal for UK patios or conservatories.
- Location: Thrives best outdoors in full sun, but adapts to a bright, sheltered spot indoors.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining soil. Use a potting mix suitable for Mediterranean plants, with a neutral to alkaline pH (6.5–8.0 preferred).
- Watering: Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry between waterings. Reduce watering in the winter months.
- Feeding: Apply a general-purpose fertiliser once a month from spring to late summer.
- Pruning: Prune lightly in early spring to maintain shape and remove damaged or crossing branches.
Garden Uses & Design Tips
- Ideal for: Patios, courtyards, entranceways, balcony pots, or as a focal point in mixed border plantings.
- Plant with: Lavender, rosemary, or agapanthus for a Mediterranean effect. Works beautifully with sun-loving annuals and herbs.
- Container Growing: Re-pot every few years to refresh soil and encourage healthy roots.
FAQs
- When is the best time to plant an olive tree?
Plant in spring or early summer once the risk of frost has passed. Container-grown trees can be planted any time if kept frost-free.
- Will my olive tree produce fruit in the UK?
With plenty of sun and good care, your olive tree may produce small edible fruits even in the UK climate.
- How should I overwinter my olive tree?
Olive trees tolerate light frosts but benefit from protection in severe cold. Move pots to a sheltered spot or insulate the roots during prolonged freezes.
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