More about the plant below:
European olive (Olea europaea)
category : trees, potted
position : sun, partial shade
height : with us up to 3 m
wintering : room, 4-8 ° C
frost resistance : to -3 ° C
reaction soil : indifferent
preferences soil : fertile, well-drained, humus-sandy
watering : little
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : white
shape : upright
period flowering : April-May
seeding : autumn, early spring (after stratification)
reproduction:sowing, root suckers, semi-woody cuttings
persistence leaves : evergreen
application : balconies, terraces, rooms, edible plant
pace growth : slow
European olive - silhouetteThe development of the European oliveEuropean olive - positionEuropean olive careWintering of the European oliveEuropean olive - applicationAdviceEuropean olive - silhouette
Olive is one of the most popular container plants. It has lanceolate, small, dark green leaves covered with a whitish cutter on the underside.Shrubs are common throughout the Mediterranean.In ancient Greece, the olive was a symbol of peace. The winners of the Olympic Games were honored with a wreath of olive branches.
Development of the European olive
The olive grows very slowly, reaching a height of about 150 cm and usually the same width.European olive is an evergreen plant.
European olive - position
Olive is sensitive to cold, so it must be exposed to sunny, warm places.
European olive care
The tree should be fed regularly (1-2 times a month). The older the specimen, the more gnarled its trunk. Olive oil is easy to care for.It grows slowly, it doesn't need to be repotted often.
It does not tolerate wet ground, it feels best in relatively dry ground. Shoots are pruned in March / April - the main goal is to maintain the spherical shape of the crown.Olive withstands even slightly stronger cuts.
Wintering the European olive
Olive is evergreen, so it is perfect for wintering indoors, in a room with a temperature of around 5-10 ° C.Low temperature causes flower buds to form.
Place the tree on a bright position, water it poorly, but make sure that the root ball does not dry out. In mid-May, when the risk of late frosts passes, we expose the plants to the open air.
European olive - application
Olive creates successful combinations with mallow, rose, oleander.Due to specific requirements, it should be grown in a separate container.
Tip
Before flowering, European olives should be refilled. Thanks to this, they will not require so frequent watering.
