Bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden or home with European Olive Trees (Olea europaea). These slow-growing evergreen trees are perfect for creating a Mediterranean or Greek-style aesthetic. Ideal for warm climates or as a potted houseplant in cooler regions, olive trees are valued for their fruits, oil, and ornamental beauty.
Key Features:
Hardiness Zones: 8–10
Height: 15–30 ft (4.6–9 m) outdoors, up to 8 ft (2.5 m) indoors
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, loam, or sandy soil (pH 6–7)
Watering: Abundant but infrequent; avoid drying out
Growth Rate: Slow
Uses: Edible fruits, olive oil, ornamental, bonsai, or shade
Plant Care:
Fertilize in early spring and midsummer with universal plant fertilizer.
Water deeply but infrequently, ensuring the soil does not dry out completely.
Add timeless charm and practical value to your space with these long-living, iconic trees!
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.