After that prune the olive tree during the spring season.
Pruning olive trees in pots uk.
Pruning olive trees is easier than you might think.
To prune an olive tree choose a time either in late spring or early summer and make sure your tree is at least 3 4 feet tall before pruning.
Larger more established olive trees do not need to be re potted on a yearly basis but will benefit from a small layer of compost spread around the base of the tree.
Name olea europea family oleaceae type fruit tree.
You can prune olive trees in spring or in early summer once the tree begins to open its flower buds.
Foliage evergreen harvest september to december.
300 00 add to basket ancient olive tree with gnarly trunk 440.
Potted olive trees are a great idea to decorate a terrace or balcony.
Olives olea europaea are evergreen trees that will add a mediterranean touch to the garden they are suited to garden or container cultivation and may produce fruit in mild regions and warm summers in the uk.
Height 3 to 10 feet 1 to 3 m exposure full sun soil soil mix.
Potted olive tree key facts.
The olive tree also called olea europaea l is a native plant of the mediterranean asia and africa.
Caring pruning and watering all take a part in letting potted olive trees grow well and bear olives.
Pruning potted olive trees is done mostly to shape the plant and maintain a short height.
Pruning skip out on pruning your olive tree during the first year.
A trim when needed especially for the lollipop or pom pom olive trees will keep them in good shape.
An olive tree can live quite happily with little pruning.
Choose 3 4 strong lateral branches to form your main shape and make slanted cuts to remove branches.
To maintain tip top health or if growing an olive tree for fruit however pruning will be required.
Pruning an olive tree while it is in bloom allows you to assess the probable crop before you trim.