Fruitless Olive Tree

Fruitless Olive Tree Care

Olea Europaea 'wilsonii'

What is the plant

One of our most popular and easiest to grow evergreen shade trees. This majestic beauty is a wonderful addition to many types of landscapes. It is drought tolerant once established and is also fire resistant and disease resistant as well. The multi-trunk forms are the most dramatic - they really show off the beauty of this olive tree and look beautiful with uplighting. They also work as a large screen or hedge.Their hardiness and adaptability allow this tree to live for hundreds of years. The Wilsonii variety of olive tree is a fruitless type that will not produce the litter of olives nor will it produce the pollen that aggravates a lot of people with allergies.

lighting

Full Sun

hardiness zone

9a - 11

difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
When you water your olive tree, use a deep watering method. give your tree a large amount of water, all all the same time, but letting your potted olive tree drink very thoroughly. another important olive tree watering fact is to let the soil in a pot dry between waterings. then, air can get into the soil and reach the olive tree roots.
Pruning
Houseplants should typically be pruned at the beginning of the growing season, which is late winter or early spring for many varieties.
Fertilizer
Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row. Water-soluble fertilizers are faster acting but must be applied more frequently. This method gives plants food while you water.

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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil.
Temperature
he trees can handle desert heat and cold and can tolerate some short-term frost. They are generally hardy down to 15–20 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Container
Choose a pot that is 2.5-5.08 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
Popularity
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