Olea europaea Standard

Olea europaea

18cm pot • Standard form • Supplied approximately 90cm tall

Plant Highlights: Elegant evergreen silver-grey foliage • Classic standard form • Mediterranean character • Excellent for containers and sunny gardens • Attractive year-round structure

Overview

Olea europaea, the Olive Tree, is a timeless evergreen that brings Mediterranean style and year-round structure to gardens and patios. Trained as a standard with a rounded crown above a clear stem, it creates an elegant architectural feature that suits both contemporary and traditional planting schemes.

Its narrow, silvery-green leaves shimmer in sunlight and remain attractive throughout the year. Well suited to Ireland when grown in a warm, sunny, well-drained position, this versatile tree performs beautifully in large containers or sheltered borders.

Why We Love It

• Silvery evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.
• Elegant standard form creates an instant focal point.
• Ideal for patios, terraces and entranceways.
• Drought tolerant once established.
• Brings Mediterranean character to the garden.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in full sun in the warmest, brightest position available. A sheltered south- or west-facing location is ideal for healthy growth.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, allow the surface of the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Container-grown plants will need more frequent watering during warm weather.

Soil

Grow in fertile, free-draining soil. Good drainage is essential, particularly during winter, as olives dislike prolonged waterlogged conditions.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Suitable for outdoor cultivation in sheltered Irish gardens. During prolonged severe frost, protect container-grown plants and the crown with horticultural fleece if necessary.

Routine Care

Prune lightly in late spring or early summer to maintain the rounded standard shape. Remove any shoots that emerge from the trunk or below the graft to preserve the clear stem.

Perfect For

• Sunny patios and terraces.
• Mediterranean-style gardens.
• Entranceways.
• Courtyard gardens.
• Large decorative containers.
• Architectural specimen planting.

Good to Know

The supplied height of 90cm refers to the plant at the time of sale. Olive trees are naturally slow growing and develop increasing character with age. In Ireland, reliable fruiting depends on a warm, sunny location and favourable summer conditions.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Olea europaea
• Trained as a standard.
• Supplied in an 18cm nursery pot.
• Supplied approximately 90cm tall.