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Full sun
Hardiness
Half hardy
Soil
Loam, sandy, well-drained soil
About this plant
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Description
A charming evergreen tree with a neat lollipop shape, the mini standard olive tree brings Mediterranean elegance to patios, doorways and balconies. Its silvery-green foliage and sculptural form provide year-round interest in even the smallest of gardens.
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Why we like it
Specs & details
The particulars
- Botanical name
- Mini Standard Olive Tree
- Common name
- Mini standard olive tree
- Supplied as
- 2 litre pot - approx. 28cm in height excluding pot
- Habit
- Compact standard tree with rounded crown
- Hardiness
- Half hardy
- Aspect
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, sandy, well-drained soil
- Moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Position
- Patio pot, doorway accent, balcony container
Planting & care
Help it thrive
Planting guide
Plant in a large container with free-draining compost, ideally mixed with grit or sand. Place in a sunny, sheltered spot. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil surface to dry between waterings. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and summer.
Care tips
Water consistently during dry spells, especially in summer. Feed with a liquid fertiliser every few weeks from spring to mid-summer. Prune lightly to maintain its neat shape. Protect from severe frost.
Winter care
Provide protection from severe frost by wrapping the crown in horticultural fleece and moving potted trees to a sheltered position if temperatures drop below -5°C. Avoid waterlogging in winter.

