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Olea europaea – Bush Form
European Olive
From: £24.95
Olea europaea has been cultivated and grown for its fruit and oil by people as far back as the ancient Greeks and Romans, but it is nonetheless hardy enough to be suitable for British gardens.
Olea europaea in bush form is a small to medium sized evergreen shrub with a thin hard wood trunk, iconic silver-grey green leathery leaves in a natural shape, and sweetly scented flowers. All of our olive trees are sourced in person from handpicked Spanish growers with high quality stock.
Plant Biography
The European Olive Tree is an unmistakable symbol of both the Mediterranean landscape and way of life, dating back several millennia. Named ‘the queen of all trees’ by the ancient Roman agricultural writer Lucius Columella, they have long represented wealth, abundance, power and peace – a wreath of its foliage was even presented to victorious ancient Greek athletes as a trophy of their success.
Widely distributed across the Mediterranean, Africa and Asia, Olea europaea is of course most well known for its fruit – the olive. In the Mediterranean, where they have been grown for over 5,000 years, around 90% of the world’s olives are produced, proving to be one of the region’s most valuable crops.
Today, there are thought to be around 865 million olive trees in the world, some of which are claimed to be at least 2000 years old and yet still produce olives!
Help your olive tree flourish!
Regular feeding with our specialised olive fertiliser provides essential nutrients tailored to olive trees, promoting vigorous growth and vibrant foliage.
Olive trees thrive best with consistent care — apply fertiliser to keep your tree healthy, productive, and looking its best throughout the year.
Visit Us for More Choices
While our website showcases a selection of our exotic and hardy plants, many more unique species and sizes are available exclusively at our nursery. Discover the full extent of our diverse collection by visiting The Palm Centre.
Experience the beauty and variety of our plants in person and find the perfect addition to your garden that you won’t find online.
Expert Tip
Care & Size Guidance
This evergreen bush is hardy and, from its coastal heritage, can withstand strong winds and even minus temperatures. So, despite their Mediterranean roots, olives are perfectly suitable for British gardens.
Olea europaea is a very slow growing plant and is tolerant of pruning, so it’s unlikely to outgrow the space it’s in.
Really high quality and better than I was expecting. Well packaged and protected, it arrived within 5 days, so very happy all round.
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