OLIVE TREES

Olea Europaea

A selection of hand picked varieties have been chosen for our climate. 

DESCRIPTION: A long lived, evergreen tree with attractive, silvery-grey foliage and a grey trunk which becomes gnarled with age. Creamy-white small flowers produced during spring are followed by green fruit which ripen to black through summer and autumn. 

POSITION: Olives thrive in well drained soil in full sun, and tolerate coastal exposure, drought and light frost. Avoid water-logged soil.

CARE: Maximum fruit production is achieved when watered well during flower and fruit formation. Ensure container plants are watered regularly. Apply a fertiliser high in nitrogen in autumn and spring.

PLANTING: Cultivate soil before planting. Dig hole twice the width of the container. Remove plant from container and place into the hole so the soil level is the same as the surrounding ground. Fill hole firmly and water in well even if the soil is moist.