As the UK’s leading supplier of olive trees, we get asked this question a lot here at Olive Grove Oundle. But the truth is, we’re just as fascinated to know the answer as you are: nobody really knows how long olive trees can live for. We do know roughly how old the longest-living trees are, […]
All olive trees are unique. No matter the variety, you’ll never find two identical trees out there. That’s partly what makes olives so appealing! But of all the varieties of olive trees, one stands out as being perhaps even more unique and characterful than the rest: the gnarled olive tree. What are they? A gnarled […]
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but certain plants don’t get along too well with our canine companions. For whatever reason, some well-known plants (like yews, mistletoe, English ivy and castor oil plants) can cause them serious harm. If dogs ingest even a little of one of these harmful plants, the consequences to their health […]
Considering getting an olive tree and wondering just how tall they can get? That’s exactly what we’re going to delve into here. With so many different varieties of olives out there – and so many variables at play when growing them – it’s hard to put an ‘average’ figure on how tall they can be. […]
How Much Sun Do Olive Trees Need? It’s no secret that olive trees love the sun. But, did you know that in order to trigger the flowering and fruiting process olive trees need a few months of cold weather? In this guide we’re looking at exactly how much sun (and other climes) your olive tree […]
Do Olive Trees Flower? Olive tree flowers are small and white. Some of the flowers will be capable of producing fruit, whereas others are just pollen-producing. Olive trees won’t necessarily bloom every year. Despite being most associated with Italy, Spain and Greece, olive trees can thrive and flower in the UK – even as far […]
Olive trees in pots are a popular choice for home and business owners alike. An eye-catching centrepiece in any garden, they certainly stand out – and compared to many other plants, they can be relatively low-maintenance. However, because olive trees tend to grow quite rapidly, they do need repotting from time to time. If you’ve […]
Olive trees are extremely resilient. They’ve been known to shrug off frost, drought and even fire, re-growing and flourishing once again where few other plants on Earth could. To say they’re miracles of nature is an understatement! But despite how mighty the olive is, it’s not invincible. Even with the best will in the world […]
Olive trees can exist quite happily in pots. In fact they can grow well and thrive, provided you plant them and care for them correctly. There are more pitfalls to be mindful of when growing them this way, though, as opposed to planting them in the ground. To help you take great care of your […]
Just got your first olive tree? Congratulations. But now it’s happily sunning itself in your garden, you might be wondering what to plant nearby to keep it company. We’re here to help with this handy guide, offering recommendations for complementary plants that’ll keep your olive happy. Let’s get started. Planting directly around the tree If […]
