Hardiness Zones 7-10
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Mature Height
20-40 ft
Zone
7-10
Wildlife
Provide food for birds and other animals
Care Information
General Care
General Care
Watering: Water every 4-5 days Sun: Olives need at least 6 hours of full sun. Prune: You should prune your olive trees in late Spring early Summer, before flowering. Most new growth will be produced from the pruning cuts.
Planting Guidelines
Planting Guidelines
Olive trees need a sunny spot and well-drained soil. Dig a hole the size of your olive trees container size. Avoid adding fertilizer, or any organic material. Simply plant in the soil and backfill with the same soil you took out.
Winter Care
Winter Care
Olives are not very cold hardy. Bring indoors before temperatures fall toward freezing. You can take your olive tree back outdoors once it is warm.
Potting & Container
Potting & Container
Olive trees can be kept in containers/pot. They are very adaptable and drought tolerant. Best time to start growing olive trees in a container is in the Springtime. If transplanting, use well-draining rocky soil. Preferably use a wood or clay pot for planting. Place the pot/container in an area that receives at least 6 hours of full sun. Do not overwater - it is better to water too little than too much.
Pet One Year Anniversary Death
Kerrie Rank • January 31st, 2022
Verified Customer
I ordered this Olive tree as a memorial gift for my best friend who is grieving the loss of her beloved dog, whose one year anniversary of crossing the Rainbow Bridge was Sunday. The website states “All shipments received before1:30 pm EST (Monday - Friday) are guaranteed to depart same day. After the 1:30pm cut off time, orders will be processed the following business day. The website states Seeds of Life ships Monday - Friday”. However, I placed the order late Thursday afternoon, expecting it to be shipped Friday. I paid for 2-day shipping. When I called them Monday morning, I was told that they didn’t ship any orders Friday, with no further explanation. Just that they did not ship Friday-Sunday. So they need to change what is stated very clearly on the website. Orders are NOT shipped on Fridays! I wish I had known that!
Dear Kerrie-
I would like to first give my most sincere apologies and to further explain. I apologize that the customer representative that spoke with you did not give further explanation. We do in fact ship Monday -Friday, except for holidays. However, this last week was an anomaly or a one off and you are correct, we should have updated the website when the realization that we were not going to be able to ship. This was an oversight on our part, and again I am sorry this made us fall short of your epectations.
I truly hope that your friend will feels comfort and peace with your thoughtfull and caring gift. I know this Olive tree will provide a living memorial of their beloved "fur-baby" that can be honored and cherished for many years to come.
I hope that you will entrust in us in the future .
Kind Regards,
Maleena
I would like to first give my most sincere apologies and to further explain. I apologize that the customer representative that spoke with you did not give further explanation. We do in fact ship Monday -Friday, except for holidays. However, this last week was an anomaly or a one off and you are correct, we should have updated the website when the realization that we were not going to be able to ship. This was an oversight on our part, and again I am sorry this made us fall short of your epectations.
I truly hope that your friend will feels comfort and peace with your thoughtfull and caring gift. I know this Olive tree will provide a living memorial of their beloved "fur-baby" that can be honored and cherished for many years to come.
I hope that you will entrust in us in the future .
Kind Regards,
Maleena
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