Dwarf Olive Tree

Dwarf Olive Tree Care

Olea Europaea 'garden Harvest'

Other names: Miniature Olive Tree

What is the plant

Dwarf olive trees are simply regular olive fruit trees that are grafted onto smaller tree rootstock. This means you can get a dwarf olive tree for your landscapes that can't accommodate a full-size olive tree. Without a doubt, dwarf olive trees are ideal for small spaces.

It can be invasive in Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

-6°C - 4°C

Hardiness zone

max 5

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Once re-potted in well-draining soil make sure to water your olive tree every day to establish roots. Afterward, water your olive tree in the pot 1-2 times per week depending on overall environmental conditions. In the winter, you can stretch this once every 2 weeks.
Pruning
Prune out overcrowded branches. In this case, you let the sunlight get into the trunk of the tree and reduce moisture. As well, cut back overhanging vegetation.
Fertilizer
Choose the balanced fertilizer for olive trees and use it at least twice a year during the growing season in spring and for fruit maturing in mid-summer.

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Sunlight
Dwarf olives can grow to 6 feet, but you can prune them to keep them shorter. Some gardeners prefer to grow these trees as bonsai. Choose a spot in your home that gets at least 6 hours of direct sun a day, such as a southern exposure.
Soil
Sandy, fast-draining mix, such as a cactus potting mix.
Temperature
Warm 65-80°F/18-27°C. Olive trees will tolerate high temperatures, so don't worry about putting your tree outdoors for the summer -- it can take the heat. It will tolerate a minimum of 40°F/4°C, so bring it indoors for the winter.

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Container
Can you grow olive trees in containers? Absolutely. The trees are very adaptable and drought tolerant
Additional
There is no evidence to suggest that any part of the olive tree (Olea europaea) is poisonous to animals. Olive trees grow in the warm climates of U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 10.
Dwarf olive trees are simply regular olive fruit trees that are grafted onto smaller tree rootstock. This means you can get a dwarf olive tree for your landscapes that can't accommodate a full-size olive tree. Without a doubt, dwarf olive trees are ideal for small spaces.
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