Olive — the emblem of the Mediterranean, with evergreen silvery foliage and a picturesque habit; drought-resistant.
Botanical name: Olea europaea
Position: Sun
Flowering: May–June
Height: 150–400 cm
Winter care: tolerates brief frosts to −8 °C, but roots are exposed in a pot — overwinter in a bright, cool place (5–10 °C)
Watering: let the surface of the compost dry between waterings; in a pot in summer it needs regular watering. Never leave water in the saucer.
| Life cycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Not frost-hardy |
| Form | Mini stem, In decorative pot, In amphora, Pompom, Bush, Spiral, In ceramic bowl, Pot, Branched, On stem, Bonsai, Thick trunk |
| Dimensions | Ø 22 cm, 9 × 9 cm, Ø 18 cm, Ø 20 cm, Ø 10 cm, Ø 16 cm, Ø 30 cm, Ø 24 cm, Ø 15 cm, Ø 17 cm, Ø 35 cm |
| Height | 40–60 cm, 60–100 cm, 55–75 cm, 120–140 cm, 35–55 cm, 45–65 cm |
| Volume | 35 L, 45 L, 170 L |
