The olive tree is a hardy, extremely versatile plant\u2014tough, resilient, and well adapted to our climate. It\u2019s an integral part of our landscape, our country\u2019s history, and the Portuguese soul. But it actually originates from Syria, Palestine, and northern Iran, spreading across the Mediterranean basin since antiquity and quickly becoming a species of great economic value: there are records of olives being pressed for olive oil production dating back over 6,000 years. Back in the days of ancient civilisations. The olive tree is evergreen, flowers in spring, and fruits in autumn. Its thick greyish trunk, irregular shapes, and dense foliage in different shades of green make the olive tree highly sculptural and extremely decorative. It should be grown outdoors in full sun, preferring well-drained soil and watering during the first year after planting, and it can reach up to 4 m in height. This compact size is perfect if you have a small balcony or an outdoor space facing east or south. However, don\u2019t forget that a plant in a small pot needs more frequent watering. Even an olive tree\u2014which can handle longer dry spells\u2014may start to decline if, for example, it\u2019s summer, it\u2019s in sun all day, and it isn\u2019t watered for a long period of time. During a heatwave, even worse… This applies to any potted plant, but it\u2019s worth repeating that it also applies to plants like the olive tree\u2014heat\/drought tolerant.<\/p>\n
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Common name<\/strong>: Olive tree
Family<\/strong>: Oleaceae<\/em>
Origin<\/strong>: Eastern Mediterranean and Northern Iran
Climate<\/strong>: Mediterranean
Category<\/strong>: Outdoor plant
Approximate height<\/strong>: 90cm-1.10m
Pot diameter<\/strong>: 20 cm<\/p>\n
Light<\/strong>: Full\/direct sun (needs at least 4 hours of full\/direct sun per day to thrive).
Temperature: Prefers an average annual temperature around 15\/20\u00b0C, but tolerates both cold and heat extremes well.
Watering<\/strong>: Very drought tolerant\u2014water occasionally, especially in summer. In winter, let the rain do its job (but be careful not to leave standing water in saucers or non-draining decorative pots, as heavy rain can drown the plant if it sits in water for several days).
Humidity<\/strong>: Doesn\u2019t like climates with high relative humidity in the air, which is why it\u2019s more common in the south of Portugal. Avoid planting it in shady areas\u2014always a good bet.
Soil<\/strong>: Adapts well, but prefers fine-textured, deep, well-drained, slightly alkaline soils\/substrates.
Pruning<\/strong>: Yearly, should be done in spring, and is essential to keep a rounded\/compact shape and a cup-like structure for good light penetration, keeping the plant beautiful and healthy.
Fertilising<\/strong>: between Mar\u2013Aug, 1x\/month
Fun fact<\/strong>: It\u2019s widely used as firewood thanks to its high heat output and slow burn, unlike resinous woods. So, if you have a country house in an isolated area or somewhere where summer wildfires are a constant, planting olive trees (at a safe distance from the house) can help slow the spread of flames. <\/p>\n