Olive tree

Olive trees are reminiscent of beautiful vacation days on the Mediterranean. There you will find huge olive plantations or olive groves, but also rustic solitary trees, ancient and of bizarre growth. In our Central European gardens, olive trees are still a rarity. On the other hand, they are often seen in planters. Cultivating an olive tree like this is not difficult. If,…

Of course, you can let your olive tree grow as Mother Nature intended. Sooner or later you will regret this decision, because the Mediterranean shrub is growing too much for you. Then an olive tree bursts all dimensions, especially in its winter quarters, because planted in the garden it rarely survives in central European latitudes. If, in view…

An olive tree in the German household – not necessarily a matter of course, at least not for the olive tree that would rather enjoy the southern sun. If he has then (discontentedly) decided to make do with the German sun, he is now banished to a dark cave even in winter – that is finally…

Olive trees are beautiful and can grow to an awe-inspiring age, so acquiring an olive tree is an acquisition for life. Reason enough to get detailed information before you buy. Beware of cheap bargains Olive trees are occasionally offered for sale from all sorts of commercial sources. For example, large cash and carry markets offer magnificent, thick…

It can take several years for an olive tree to bear fruit for the first time. The time window for the harvest varies depending on the location and the temperature and light conditions. In local regions, the best time for harvest is between April and June, although the exact time can be determined by the hobby gardener…

In many local gardens and in the tub on the balcony or terrace, there are now the Mediterranean olive trees, which are quite easy to care for and robust. However, incorrect care can always lead to the leaf tips turning brown. The causes must then be found quickly so that no major damage occurs. This can be the…