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Olea europaea On Stem

Olea europaea

15cm pot • Supplied approximately 65cm tall (including pot)

Plant Highlights: Evergreen silver-grey foliage • Elegant standard (stem) form • Mediterranean character • Suitable for containers or sheltered gardens • Attractive year-round structure

Overview

The Olive Tree (Olea europaea) is a classic evergreen specimen prized for its slender grey-green leaves and naturally rounded head when grown as a standard. Its distinctive silver foliage provides year-round interest, bringing a Mediterranean feel to patios, courtyards and sunny garden spaces.

Supplied on a clear stem, this compact specimen creates an attractive focal point without taking up much ground space. It is well suited to decorative containers or planting in a warm, sheltered border where its architectural form can be appreciated throughout the year.

Why We Love It

• Evergreen foliage provides year-round colour and structure.
• Standard stem form creates an elegant architectural feature.
• Excellent choice for sunny patios, terraces and entranceways.
• Well suited to growing in decorative containers.
• Slow-growing habit makes it easy to maintain.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in full sun in a sheltered position, protected from cold, drying winds. A south- or west-facing aspect is ideal.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently during warm weather but should never sit in water.

Soil

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. If planting in heavier ground, improve drainage with horticultural grit or organic matter. Use a free-draining compost when growing in containers.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Olive trees tolerate typical Irish conditions best when planted in a sunny, sheltered position with excellent drainage. Container-grown plants are more vulnerable to freezing temperatures and prolonged winter wet, so move them to a sheltered location or provide fleece protection during severe cold.

Routine Care

Prune lightly in late spring or early summer to maintain the rounded head and remove any shoots emerging from the stem or base. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy growth.

Perfect For

• Mediterranean-inspired gardens.
• Sunny patios and terraces.
• Decorative containers by entrances.
• Courtyard gardens and sheltered urban spaces.
• Architectural focal points in small to medium-sized gardens.

Good to Know

The supplied height refers to the plant at the time of sale and is not its mature size. Although olive trees can produce fruit in favourable conditions, reliable cropping in Ireland depends on a combination of warmth, sunshine and a suitable growing season.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Olea europaea
• Supplied in a 15cm nursery pot.
• Supplied approximately 65cm tall (including pot).
• Standard (stem) trained specimen.