Olive tree - Olea Europea Lorc - 180cm- Ø50

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.