Olive Tree For Sale

Olive tree for sale

Generally, you can expect to spend around $50-$100 for a young olive tree. On the other hand, if you want to purchase a more established tree, this could set you back over $500. Your final price will vary depending on your location, the nursery, and the popularity of olive trees at that time of year.

Do you need 2 olive trees?

Many varieties of olive trees require cross-pollination; that is, you need at least two different varieties to reliably get olive tree fruit. Perfect Plants offers the Arbequina olive variety (Olea europaea) which is self-fertile and a semi evergreen tree.

How many years does it take for an olive tree to bear fruit?

It takes around three years to produce its first fruit. Once the first olives appear, the olive tree's productivity increases considerably. It produces fruit constantly, meaning that it is a very fertile variety.

Is olive tree hard to grow?

They are easy to care for. Olive trees are low maintenance plants. They are drought tolerant and prefer dry soil and air, regular watering, and six hours of daily sunlight. Their adaptability means that they are cold hardy, yet can handle warmer temperatures as well.

How big is a 5 year old olive tree?

4-5 Year Old (Approx. 3.5-5 Ft) Arbequina Olive Tree. Produces beautiful & aromatic fruit all year long!

Is olive tree high maintenance?

Olive trees need less maintenance outdoors as long as they are in a sunny spot. As they are a fruit tree they love a light annual prune, usually at the end of winter, of any branches that are sagging downwards. A regular water, will suffice, just avoid drowning it in water.

How tall is a 3 year old olive tree?

2-3 Year Old (Approx. 2-3 Ft) Arbequina Olive Tree.

What is the lifespan of an olive tree?

The oldest known olive tree is 1500 years old, but the average life span is 500 years. Olive trees are loved for their fruits, eaten fresh or brined and pressed into oil. But not all olive trees bear olives.

Can I leave my olive tree outside in winter?

Olive trees are hardy but may require some winter protection for the first few years. In heavy snow or particularly severe winter weather even established trees may be damaged but are easily protected with a wrap of hessian or fleece.

Where do olive trees grow best?

Where do olive trees grow best? Olive trees are native to the Mediterranean, so they thrive in a climate where the summer is long, hot and dry and the winter is cool (they're quite frost tolerant). Not suited to the tropics, they will grow well in temperate climates and even along coastal areas.

Do olive trees need full sun?

Positioning Your Olive Tree Olive trees generally need as much sunlight as possible. In other words, the more light they have, the longer your olive tree will remain healthy and in its best condition. Although, a little shade can be tolerated with a few precautions.

How much water do olive trees need?

When establishing an olive tree, keep the soil moist, yet not saturated. Water an establishing olive tree once weekly for the first year or anytime the top 2” of soil becomes dry. After an olive tree is established, deep watering once monthly is sufficient.

Are olive trees toxic to dogs?

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) doesn't include olive trees (or the fruit they produce) on its extensive list of toxic plants, and there's no evidence to suggest they can be poisonous to either dogs or cats.

Do olive trees survive winter?

Olive trees like to be frost-free, but they still need a cool, dry climate in winter to survive – and especially if you are planning on producing fruit, as they require two months of cold weather to improve flower and fruit production.

Can you plant just one olive tree?

A single tree usually produces more than enough olives for a family to enjoy throughout the year. The self-pollinating 'Mission', the classic California courtyard olive, is a good choice if you're planting just one—and it can even make you self-sufficient in olive oil.

Can an olive tree be kept small?

If you grow an olive as a houseplant, choose a dwarf variety. 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.

What is the easiest olive tree to grow?

1. Arbequina Olive Trees (Olea Europaea “Arbequina”) Native to the Catalonia region of Spain, this variety is one of the best to grow inside because it only reaches a few feet high when confined to a pot. With the right temperatures and light conditions, it can flower and produce fruit its very first year.

Are olive tree roots invasive?

Generally, olive trees have slow-growing roots that spread three feet wide and five feet deep. Therefore, they are not classified as invasive roots. It is important to note that the roots often extend as wide as the tree's crown. So some olive tree varieties may have roots that grow very wide.

Should I cover my olive tree in winter?

If the forecast is predicting a particularly cold spell coupled with strong winds, you should make sure your olive tree is protected from the elements.

Do olive trees grow well in pots?

If you don't have a garden or you're short on space, you can still grow olives. They will happily grow in large pots – just make sure they have plenty of sunshine!