Pair of Olive trees
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- A cute pair of top quality Sicilian grown plants
- Free standard next day delivery
- Delivered gift wrapped and boxed with matching pots
These lovely Sicilian olive trees will look great either side of a doorway or patio and are looking lovely again this week with a neat heat of silvery foliage as pictured. Standing well over 2ft tall these trees are large enough to make an impact but with plenty of room to continue to grow.
Olive trees are surprisingly hardy and will thrive outside in most areas of the UK. They'll bring a touch of Mediterranean style and evergreen foliage to an outside space.
Great gifts to brighten up an outside eating area or decking or as a peace offering. Delivered gift wrapped with a handwritten greeting card. Choose your preferred delivery date on the order form.
Good to know: These are a natural living product and so while we try to match the plants in height and shape as closely as possible, there can be variations between the two.
4.8/ 5
54 reviews
Beautiful plants. Great gift.
Great pair of olive trees, very quick delivery.
Excellent. Will use again
Good quality plants and fast delivery. The pair of olive threes made a beautiful present for my daughter in law and my son who just moved to their new apartment.
Good quality - prompt delivery - competitive price - recipient was delighted
Well packaged and excellent delivery
Trees came beautifully packaged and are healthy trees in really lovely pots
Lovely trees.
Fantastic anniversary gift, incredibly happy
Really pleased. Definitely recommend. Plants are fabulous, so healthy and pots lovely too. Beautifully packaged too.
These instructions are sent with the plant gift
The olive is an outdoor tree with slivery green leaves and fruits. A young tree will live happily inside in a cool bright room but will usually prefer a sunny, sheltered spot outdoors at least in summer.
While the plant is in a small pot it needs regular watering - don't let it dry out or you will damage the delicate roots, particularly as the soil is very compact. In winter your olive tree will need watering once or twice a week, in summer more frequently - almost every day if in a warm and sunny position. Allow the top of the soil to dry out completely between waterings and when watering it is best to water thoroughly from the top allowing any excess to drain away rather than standing the plant in water.
If you are keeping your olive tree in a pot then once it has put on quite a bit of growth you might repot in a larger container in the spring. Choose a mixture of ordinary soil and potting compost. A good pruning a couple of times a year will also help to keep to keep a sculptured shape. Tiny white flowers should appear in the Spring with olive fruits developing over the summer and turning from green to browny-black in the autumn.
Problem Solving:
Most problems come from underwatering in Summer and overwatering in Winter. Both of these can lead to leaf drop. If the dropped leaves are crisp then a good watering and a return to a more regular routine will soon set your plant on the road to recovery. If the leaves are more leathery, the leaf drop is likely to be due to overwatering or allowing the delicate roots to sit in water. Try moving your plant to a sunnier position and withholding water until the soil has really dried out. You can gently remove the plastic pot to have a look at the dampness of the roots if in doubt.
With enough sunlight your tree should fruit even when quite small, however expect the fruit to be very bitter. Olives need to be 'cured' properly to get rid of this bitter taste before eating
