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European olives (Olea europaea), also known as olive trees, belong to the Oleaceae family. It originated in the Mediterranean regions of Asia, from where it quickly spread to warm European countries and now to other continents.
One of the oldest man-grown trees. In cooler climates it is suitable only for growing in pots as a houseplant, terrace, balcony plant. Perfect for Mediterranean or Greek style gardens. The fruits are used in medicine, cooking and cosmetics. Olive oil is considered a "super food". Olive leaves are sometimes used as a spice.
The plant is long-lived (lives up to 2000 years), growing slowly. It grows up to 12-15 m in nature, up to 2.5 m indoors. Trunks very short, thick, embossed. Younger branches are usually steep and the bark is silvery gray.
The leaves are lanceolate, pointed, matte on one side and whitish at the bottom. The flowers are very small, with four petals, concentrated in long inflorescences, white, yellow inside, pleasant smell. Blooms from June to August. Fruit fleshy, oval-shaped stone fruit, edible.
Pots grown in pots need a sunny spot. The soil should be fertile, conductive, slightly acid-neutral (pH 6-7). Watered abundantly but infrequently, not allowing to dry out. Fertilize in early spring and for the second time in midsummer with a universal fertilizer for potted plants.
The plant is not resistant to cold (min. -5ºC), so it should be stored indoors (best bright place, in winter about 10-14ºC).
Genus - Olea
Species - Europaea
Common name - Olive Tree
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 8 - 10
Height - 12 - 15 m (2,5 m)
Plant type - Tree
Vegetation type - Evergreen
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Slow
Soil PH - Low acidic, Neutral (pH 6-7)
Soil type - Loam, Sand, Well Drained
Water requirements - Drought Tolerant
Landscape uses - For the balcony and terrace, fragrant flowers, bonsai
Bloom season - June - August
Leaf / Flower color - Green / White
GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Scratch the seeds using a knife or sandpaper. Chip the seeds with a sharp knife or make a few swipes with a sharp edged file or use sandpaper to allow moisture being more readily absorbed.
2. Scarify seeds by soaking in slightly hot water for 24 hours.
3. Sow in prepared soil 15 mm deep and keep moist, but do not over-water.
Keep pot in warm situation +20-+24C (68-75F). Germination can take several months. Be Patient.
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