Olive Tree – Tree of Peace – Olea europaea – 4″ POT
Hardy in zones 8-11. In cooler regions grow as a Patio Plant or House Plant!
Makes a very unusual bonsai!
The olive is native to the Mediterranean region, tropical and central Asia and various parts of Africa. The olive has a history almost as long as that of Western civilization, it’s development being one of civilized man’s first accomplishments.
January 13th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
10/31/07
I just received the (very small) olive tree in the mail in very good condition — it was well-packed in excelsior & there was masking tape over the sides of the 4″ pot to keep the soil intact. I planted the tree in an 8.5″ ceramic pot with an 1/4″ layer of sand over the top of the soil to protect the basil & Italian parsley seeds that I scattered around the base. Then I watered it & set it out on my back porch (southern exposure/full sun) & so now we’ll see what happens …
11/27/07
Out of the 4 live plants that I ordered from this company (1 olive, 1 pineapple, 1 blueberry, 1 banana), the only one that’s not suffering AT ALL from transplant shock is the olive tree. And, incredibly, the tree’s 2 lone branches (8″ & 12″) are already starting to show new growth. (Technically it’s fall here in sunny Southern California, but we’re still having quite warm days — 70 to 90 degrees F.) So far, so good!
January 13th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
The olive tree I received was also quite small (as to be expected for the price). I am not exactly certain how I am going to train this tree because there are two equally-sized tiny branches on a kind of crooked base. Also, it is really taking a long time to get going, but hopefully it will finally take root and take off. Quality product, but just small and taking its time acclimating.
Having sad this, however, I must say that I have ordered numerous plants from Hirt’s over the last two-three years and have always been pleased with their timeliness and product.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
doubled in size only a couple of monthes old we’ve had a good rainy season and used compost