Overview

Bring the timeless beauty of the Mediterranean to your home or garden with the Oblonga olive tree live plant. This offering is a robust 12-inch rooted cutting of the Olea Europaea ‘Oblonga’ variety, ready to establish itself in your chosen environment. Known for its distinctive elongated olives and attractive foliage, the ‘Oblonga’ cultivar is a popular choice among olive enthusiasts. This Olea Europaea cutting provides an excellent foundation for growing your own productive or ornamental olive tree. Whether you dream of harvesting your own olives or simply desire a resilient and elegant evergreen, this live plant is an exceptional addition to any plant collection. Its adaptability makes it suitable for various growing conditions, providing both aesthetic appeal and potential fruit yield.

Key Benefits

The Oblonga olive tree live plant offers a multitude of benefits for both novice and experienced gardeners, enhancing any space with its unique characteristics.

• Mediterranean Elegance: The ‘Oblonga’ olive tree provides a classic, sophisticated look with its gray-green, lobate foliage, evoking the charm of Mediterranean landscapes. It serves as a beautiful focal point in gardens, patios, or indoor spaces.
• Potential for Fruit: While primarily ornamental when young, this evergreen olive tree has the potential to produce oblong-shaped olives, adding a rewarding element to your gardening efforts.
• Versatile Growth: Suitable for both indoor olive tree cultivation in colder climates and outdoor planting in warmer regions, offering flexibility in placement. Its upright growth habit makes it a good fit for various garden designs.
• Drought Tolerance: Once established, the Olea Europaea is known for its resilience and ability to withstand periods of drought, making it a low-maintenance choice for many gardeners.
• Evergreen Foliage: Enjoy year-round interest with its consistent green and grey-green leaves, providing continuous beauty regardless of the season.
• Pet Safe: The olive tree is generally considered safe for pets, allowing you to enjoy its beauty without worrying about your furry friends.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Oblonga olive tree live plant is straightforward, making it an excellent choice for various gardeners. This Olea Europaea cutting thrives in specific conditions that mimic its native Mediterranean habitat. For sunlight, the olive tree prefers full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. If growing indoors, place it near a south-facing window or supplement with a grow light to ensure it receives adequate light. Outdoors, choose a location that gets ample direct sun throughout the day. When it comes to watering, olive trees are drought-tolerant once established, but young cuttings require consistent moisture. Water thoroughly when the top inch or two of soil feels dry, allowing excess water to drain completely. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. The ideal soil type is well-draining, such as a mix of silt, sand, peat, and clay. Good drainage is crucial for the health of your outdoor olive tree.

Olive trees prefer a mild to warm climate and are generally cold hardy. For USDA hardiness zones, they typically thrive in USDA zones 8-10, though some varieties can tolerate colder temperatures with protection. During the summer, maintain regular watering. Fertilize sparingly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer designed for trees or Mediterranean plants. Common problems include yellowing leaves, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiency, and pest issues like scale or olive fruit fly. Regular inspection and appropriate organic pest control measures can help keep your tree healthy. Ensure good air circulation, especially for indoor olive tree specimens, to prevent fungal diseases.

Size & Details

This offering is for one Oblonga olive tree live plant, provided as a 12-inch rooted cutting. It is shipped in a nursery pot, ready for transplanting into a larger container or directly into your garden. The plant exhibits an upright growth habit, with lobate, evergreen foliage in attractive shades of grey-green and green. As a seedling, it represents the initial growth stage of the tree. The growth rate can be moderate, reaching a mature height of approximately 15-20 feet outdoors, though it can be maintained at a smaller size with pruning, especially for indoor cultivation. Expect your Oblonga olive tree live plant to gradually develop its characteristic form and, with proper care and maturity, potentially bear fruit. This resilient plant is an excellent investment for long-term enjoyment.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this ‘Oblonga’ olive tree get? A: As a 12-inch rooted cutting, it is a young plant. If grown outdoors, a mature ‘Oblonga’ olive tree can reach heights of 15-20 feet, but it can be kept smaller with regular pruning, especially when grown as an indoor olive tree.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor olive tree? A: This ‘Oblonga’ olive tree is versatile and can be grown both indoors and outdoors. In colder climates, it is best grown in a container and brought indoors during winter. In warmer regions (USDA zones 8-10), it thrives outdoors in full sun.
• Q: How much sunlight does this Olea Europaea cutting need? A: The ‘Oblonga’ olive tree requires full sun, which means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. If growing indoors, place it in the brightest possible location, ideally a south-facing window.
• Q: What condition will the ‘Oblonga’ olive tree arrive in? A: The plant will arrive as a healthy 12-inch rooted cutting, securely packaged in a shipping pot. It will be a seedling in its growth stage, ready for careful transplanting.
• Q: Is the ‘Oblonga’ olive tree pet-safe? A: Yes, the Olea Europaea, or olive tree, is generally considered non-toxic and safe for pets. You can enjoy this evergreen olive tree without significant concerns about your furry companions.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this olive tree? A: For outdoor planting, spring is generally the best time after the last frost. If growing indoors, it can be planted year-round, ensuring it has adequate light and warmth.
• Q: What type of soil is best for an ‘Oblonga’ olive tree? A: This olive tree thrives in well-draining soil. A mix containing silt, sand, peat, and clay is ideal. Ensure the pot or planting location has excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging.
• Q: How often should I water my new ‘Oblonga’ olive tree live plant? A: As a young cutting, it needs consistent moisture. Water thoroughly when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. Once established, olive trees are more drought-tolerant, but regular watering is still beneficial during dry periods.