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Olive Tree

(5 Posts)
Dylis Tue 30-Jun-26 14:50:54

I have seen a lot of potted olive trees in front while out and about.
Are they easy to look after? I have a history of killing the poor plants in my care and don't want another failure.

dollydaydream68 Tue 30-Jun-26 15:11:28

I have an olive tree in a pot. I bought several years ago as apparently they don't need much water.
Every year I replace the top compost, that's all I do. Just water along with my other pots.
I'm no gardener so everything has to thrive on neglect x

silverlining48 Tue 30-Jun-26 15:13:45

I have just been sent one which is v small snd dried up. The soil was so dry there was a big gap round the rim of the pot.
No instructions either so I have watered it and it’s outside in its pot which I think is too small.
I shall have a google snd see what it/they think.

silverlining48 Tue 30-Jun-26 15:14:45

Have you moved yours into a larger pot dolly?

Chocolatelovinggran Tue 30-Jun-26 16:01:20

Mine outgrew the pot and is flourishing in the garden.
The only thing to be mindful of if the tree is in a pot is to ensure that the roots don't freeze in very cold weather.