Olive Tree - Tree of Peace - Olea europaea - 4" POT

by 9GreenBox

Product Features

• The olive is native to the Mediterranean region, tropical and central Asia and various parts of Africa. The olive has a history almost as long as that of Western civilization, it's development being one of civilized man's first accomplishments.
• The Little Ollie olive tree is also known as the Olea europaea and European Olive. It is a visually striking tree with dark green leaves and produces little or no olives.
• In cooler regions makes a great patio/house plant. Fertilize in the early spring prior to new growth on the tree with a well-balanced tree food.
• Light requirement: full sun light Water : watering when dry Hardy in zones 8-11
• The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot. It is 8-12" tall.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000P388P6
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,648 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #8 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Plants, Seeds & Bulbs > Trees

Product Description

Hardy in zones 8-11. In cooler regions grow as a Patio Plant or House Plant! Makes a very unusual bonsai! The olive is native to the Mediterranean region, tropical and central Asia and various parts of Africa. The olive has a history almost as long as that of Western civilization, it's development being one of civilized man's first accomplishments.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So far, so good ..., November 2, 2007

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SCMLA "SoCal Martial Law Alerts" (Los Angeles, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

10/31/07

I just received the (very small) olive tree in the mail in very good condition -- it was well-packed in excelsior & there was masking tape over the sides of the 4" pot to keep the soil intact. I planted the tree in an 8.5" ceramic pot with an 1/4" layer of sand over the top of the soil to protect the basil & Italian parsley seeds that I scattered around the base. Then I watered it & set it out on my back porch (southern exposure/full sun) & so now we'll see what happens ...

11/27/07

Out of the 4 live plants that I ordered from this company (1 olive, 1 pineapple, 1 blueberry, 1 banana), the only one that's not suffering AT ALL from transplant shock is the olive tree. And, incredibly, the tree's 2 lone branches (8" & 12") are already starting to show new growth. (Technically it's fall here in sunny Southern California, but we're still having quite warm days -- 70 to 90 degrees F.) So far, so good!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hirt's--a trustworthy seller (Olive tree), May 31, 2009

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In the Garden (SF Bay Area) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Olive Tree - Tree of Peace - Olea europaea - 4" POT

The olive tree I received was also quite small (as to be expected for the price). I am not exactly certain how I am going to train this tree because there are two equally-sized tiny branches on a kind of crooked base. Also, it is really taking a long time to get going, but hopefully it will finally take root and take off. Quality product, but just small and taking its time acclimating.

Having sad this, however, I must say that I have ordered numerous plants from Hirt's over the last two-three years and have always been pleased with their timeliness and product.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilled with plants, January 20, 2012

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Tina-Marie A. Venus (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Olive Tree - Tree of Peace - Olea europaea - 4" POT

I ordered three olive plants, and when they were shipped, such care was taken with the packaging. no dirt was spilled, the plants had been watered but no water leaked. Very impressed with how it arrived.