Ancient Olive Tree

£1,200.00

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Ancient Olive Tree. Tree 747. Charming specimen olive tree.

Sustainable Ancient Olive Tree from approved supplier in Catalonia, Spain. Please note due to the weight of this wonderful  specimen it may incur additional delivery charges on top of the £50 charged at checkout.

Measurements

Approximately 3 metres 90cm including pot. 3 metres 20cm without pot. Trunk height 1 metre 20cm.

Pot measures 110cm diameter by 70cm depth.

Grow Olive Trees in the U.K they are hardy and evergreen. Ancient Olive Trees are Hardy to -18, they give your garden or patio year long colour and interest.They are wind resistant and drought resistant too, though we do recommend a good water throughout the growing months even at this age  they may  fruit.

Growing an Olive Tree in the U.K is easy and we have selected the cultivars most suitable for the U.K climate.
This Ancient Olive Tree measures 8 foot tall from the bottom of the pot to the top of the Tree.
It Will make an excellent feature in your Garden Design and increase your kerb appeal immediately. A stunning focal point, mature gnarly Olive Trees grow in climates as cold as -15.

Caring for an Olive Tree is easy, remember they are a fruit Tree so they will need feeding. Feed your Olive Trees tomato feed or liquid seaweed twice a month from May to October to ensure your Olive Tree grows well in the U.K.
Prune your Olive Tree after the last of the frosts to maintain your Olive Tree. Pruning an Olive Tree is easy. A light prune for an open wispy crown and a tight prune for more dense growth.
Olive Trees like a sunny spot although it is not necessary to plant them in a south facing garden or courtyard. Avoid Clay Soil.
Olive Trees can live in their containers or pots for many years as they have a small root system. Ensure the quality of the soil is good when growing an Olive Tree in a container. We recommend a John Innes No3. Top dress your Olive Tree every year if you are keeping your Olive in a pot.