OLEA

Commonly known as Olive

Genus of about 40 species of evergreen trees and shrubs often found in dry, rocky places in the Mediterranean and Africa to Central Asia and Australasia.

Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Opposite, leathery, entire or toothed leaves.
  • White
    Or off-white.
  • Fruit
    Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
  • Tree
    Trees and shrubs.
  • Will grow outside in milder locations
    This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
    Loam based compost with some sharp sand for glasshouse cultivation - full light
  • Full sun
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wind pollinated trees. Several trees have scientifically proven ages of 2000 years and older and are still producing fruit.
    Medicinal properties
    Health benefits are claimed from the consumption of the fruit, oil and tea made from the leaves.
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects.
    Place of origin
    Mediterranean, Africa, central Asia, Australasia.
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    With sharp drainage
Olea - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide

Buy Varieties of OLEA

OLEA europaea

OLEA europaea

Common olive

small white flowers and leathery green leaves, silver beneath

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Useful extras...

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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