Olea europaea
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In the UK the best time to move any tree is the autumn when it is most dormant. 8 feet sounds quite big to me. There must be a video online somewhere of people digging up a tree - biggest rootball you can manage, cloth around it, well-watered before and after etc.
Posted: Sunday 9th of June 2019 10:57 AM
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I have a medium sized olive. Stands about 8 feet tall. It is in the wrong place (ground too wet over winters). I need to move it. When is the best time?
Posted: Thursday 6th of June 2019 08:02 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:02 PM
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Hi Kathy thank you for your reply you are right in assuming it is in a pot, unfortunately it has been left out in the snow I have bought it into our shed now and I am going to try and nurse it back to health!! Fingers crossed!! Bridget.
Posted: Wednesday 19th of January 2011 11:37 AM
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Julie R
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I live in north Wiltshire and the same thing happened to my 9 year old olive tree last winter. It was covered in snow and lost all of its leaves but they did come back, for the most part. Another olive in a neighbour's garden lost its leaves, as well.
This winter, I have wrapped the new terra cotta container in 2-3 layers of bubblewrap and covered the tree in one of those green fleece bags. I am still worried about it, however, because it's been covered since December. The bag is a bit of a tight fit since the shape is conical, unlike the shape of the olive. I don't want to continually remove it and put it back on - and though it's been a bit milder lately, the lows are -2 and -3, and it could quickly turn to more snow.
Any suggestions? Should I just remove the fleece?
This winter, I have wrapped the new terra cotta container in 2-3 layers of bubblewrap and covered the tree in one of those green fleece bags. I am still worried about it, however, because it's been covered since December. The bag is a bit of a tight fit since the shape is conical, unlike the shape of the olive. I don't want to continually remove it and put it back on - and though it's been a bit milder lately, the lows are -2 and -3, and it could quickly turn to more snow.
Any suggestions? Should I just remove the fleece?
Posted: Wednesday 19th of January 2011 07:41 AM
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Kathy N
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Hi, Bridget,
How cold did it get where you live? Any snow on the plant? Olea europea does not tolerate snow but can tolerate short periods down to -5C as would be expected with a light to medium frost. It won't tolerate hard frosts at all. I am assuming it is in a pot. Is it possible the container froze? Frozen roots will spell disaster. My guess is it just couldn't handle this cold winter.
Kathy C
How cold did it get where you live? Any snow on the plant? Olea europea does not tolerate snow but can tolerate short periods down to -5C as would be expected with a light to medium frost. It won't tolerate hard frosts at all. I am assuming it is in a pot. Is it possible the container froze? Frozen roots will spell disaster. My guess is it just couldn't handle this cold winter.
Kathy C
Posted: Tuesday 18th of January 2011 07:29 PM
olive tree
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I have had my olive tree outside throughout the winter in a sheltered position and despite the cold weather it has seemed to survive, however I noticed that all the leaves have started dropping off Idon't want to loose this plant does anyone have any helpful tips? thank you Bridget.
Posted: Saturday 15th of January 2011 10:51 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 03:03 PM
Re: Olea europaea
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We have been given an 80cm Olea Europaea. At present it is indoors due to the weather but I am assuming it should not / cannot be indoors. Is this correct?
Also, what do we do about watering....I am assuming it should be kept on the dry side of moist...is this correct ?
Also, what do we do about watering....I am assuming it should be kept on the dry side of moist...is this correct ?
Posted: Wednesday 5th of January 2011 08:22 PM
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Kathy N
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Hello, Duke Eric,
Olea are frost tender so bring it in or move it against a warm, sunny wall before the danger of frost. Repot in No3 with added sharp sand. Make sure it gets plenty of light over the winter. Add this to you list of 'Plants I Have' and you will get full care instructions.
All the best,
Kathy C
Olea are frost tender so bring it in or move it against a warm, sunny wall before the danger of frost. Repot in No3 with added sharp sand. Make sure it gets plenty of light over the winter. Add this to you list of 'Plants I Have' and you will get full care instructions.
All the best,
Kathy C
Posted: Thursday 19th of August 2010 06:11 PM
Olea europaea
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I have bought a 180 cm tall olea europaea. At the moment i have it outside, in my garden. But how long can I have it outside and if i want to repot it what kind of soil shall i use?
I read that John Innes No3 was a good option, is it?
Kind regards
Eric
I read that John Innes No3 was a good option, is it?
Kind regards
Eric
Posted: Saturday 14th of August 2010 02:39 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 09:15 PM
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Many thanks for this, Kathy. In fact I've now seen new leaves all over the top of the plant, so I'm guessing it is fairly happy and settling in. Val
Posted: Sunday 20th of June 2010 07:46 PM
Re: Olive tree care
Kathy N
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Hi, Val,
It is extremely important to not overwater so what you are doing is perfect. They cannot survive with 'wet feet'. It is not unusual for newly transplanted trees/shrub/etc. to drop older leaves. The plant is recovering from the shock of moving and this is a natural response. Also, though olive is evergreen, all evergreen plants drop older leaves on a regular basis. I am just wondering if the conditions it is in now are vastly different than where it was growing in the place you bought it from. Significant changes in humidity and light from one growing spot to another can cause leaves to drop as well. Olives do not like high humidity. Give the plant a month or so to recover. If it still looks unhappy, give it a feed but do not overfeed it. Olives don't need much fertiliser.
Kathy C
It is extremely important to not overwater so what you are doing is perfect. They cannot survive with 'wet feet'. It is not unusual for newly transplanted trees/shrub/etc. to drop older leaves. The plant is recovering from the shock of moving and this is a natural response. Also, though olive is evergreen, all evergreen plants drop older leaves on a regular basis. I am just wondering if the conditions it is in now are vastly different than where it was growing in the place you bought it from. Significant changes in humidity and light from one growing spot to another can cause leaves to drop as well. Olives do not like high humidity. Give the plant a month or so to recover. If it still looks unhappy, give it a feed but do not overfeed it. Olives don't need much fertiliser.
Kathy C
Posted: Tuesday 15th of June 2010 07:14 PM
Olive tree care
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I recently bought a small (15 inches high) olive plant. I have transplanted it into a larger terracotta pot and at the moment it is in the conservatory. I've been keen not to overwater it, but I noticed that a couple of leaves have dropped and one or two at the base are yellowing. Any hints?
Posted: Monday 14th of June 2010 06:27 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 04:42 PM