Olive Tree (Olea europaea) — Hardy Evergreen, 5L Pot
Olive Tree (Olea europaea) — Hardy Evergreen, 5L Pot
Olive Tree (Olea europaea) — a garden-ready specimen tree with flowering late spring to early summer. Supplied as an established specimen in a 5L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Garden tree
- Mature size: 2–3 m (container-grown), larger if planted in ground
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer (Creamy-White Mignolas)
- Position: Full Sun, Sheltered, Well-Drained Soil
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 5L pot
The detail
This premium standard olive tree is supplied with a clean, upright stem and a neatly shaped rounded crown of narrow, lanceolate evergreen leaves—deep green above and silvery beneath. In late spring and early summer, the tree produces clusters of small, creamy-white mignola flowers that may develop into green olives, slowly ripening through yellow-green to purple by autumn. Standing approximately 100–120 cm tall, it creates an instant architectural focal point with its classic silver-green canopy, Mediterranean silhouette and naturally sculptural form.
Supplied as a healthy, fresh & fully established olive tree in its 5L nursery pot, this is not a small starter plant. It arrives well-rooted, professionally staked and outdoor garden ready, grown in premium peat-free compost for strength and long-term resilience. Once planted in a sunny, well-drained position, olive trees are remarkably easy to care for—thriving with minimal maintenance, needing only occasional watering in dry spells and light pruning to maintain their standard shape. With proper care, they reward with years of evergreen beauty, fragrant blossom and the satisfying pleasure of growing your own olives.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Mature size | 2–3 m (container-grown), larger if planted in ground |
| Growth habit | Standard Stem with Rounded Evergreen Crown |
| Position | Full Sun, Sheltered, Well-Drained Soil |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (Creamy-White Mignolas) |
| Best for | Patios, Entrances, Courtyards, Sunny Borders, Mediterranean Gardens |
Frequently asked
How tall will it grow?
2–3 m (container-grown), larger if planted in ground.
Does it need a large garden?
Most of the trees we supply are suited to small to medium UK gardens. Check the mature size before planting and allow space from buildings and boundaries.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 5L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.