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Olive tree - Olea Europea Lorc - 180cm- Ø50
Olive tree - Olea Europea Lorc - 180cm- Ø50
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Olea europaea (Olive tree)
Appearance of the plant
Graceful, gray-green, narrow leaves with a silvery underside
Sturdy trunk that develops characterful shapes and cracks over the years
In pots usually 100–200 cm tall, but can grow much taller in open ground
Location
Sunny, warm place with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day
Ideal for patio, balcony or open ground in a sheltered garden
Indoors only in a very bright location, for example in a conservatory
Water requirement
Moderate watering: allow the top layer of soil to dry before watering again
Water more often in a pot than in open ground
Tolerates short periods of drought, but not long-term wet roots
Winter hardiness
Fairly hardy: tolerates temperatures down to -8°C to -10°C
In cold or wet winters, protect with fleece or overwinter indoors.
More sensitive to cold in a pot than in open ground
Fun fact: Olive trees can live for hundreds of years and are a symbol of peace, wisdom, and abundance in Mediterranean culture.
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