We're offering you a 1 or 2 Olive Standard Trees + Patio Pots for £18.99, saving you up to 53% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £39.99 (correct as of 16.09.2025).

Mediterranean Charm

Add Mediterranean elegance to your garden or patio with these Evergreen Olive Standard Trees (Olea europaea)!

• Olea europaea, the classic olive tree, is prized for its slender trunk, evergreen grey-green foliage, and ability to thrive in UK gardens when grown in sheltered spots or containers.
• In summer, enjoy clusters of small, fragrant white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. With hot summers, you may even see smooth green fruits develop.
• The elegant standard form creates a striking focal point—perfect for framing entrances, patios, or sunny terraces.

Growing Guide & Care Instructions

• Light: Prefers full sun—choose the brightest spot you can offer.
• Soil: Best in well-drained soil; avoid waterlogged conditions. Use a loam-based compost for pots.
• Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, olive trees tolerate drought well.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring.
• Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape; remove any dead or crossing branches.
• Hardiness: Hardy to -5°C; protect roots and young plants from severe frost by moving pots to shelter or wrapping containers in winter.
• Pots: Optional anthracite-grey planters are robust, lightweight, and pre-drilled for drainage—ideal for patios or balconies.

Design Tips & Companion Planting

• Create a Mediterranean scheme with lavender, rosemary, thyme, and hardy succulents as companions.
• Their upright habit makes them perfect for flanking doorways or lining paths.
• Add gravel mulch around the base to retain moisture and enhance the Mediterranean look.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The best time is spring or early autumn when the soil is warm and moist. Container-grown olives can be planted any time except during frost.
• How fast do olive trees grow?
  Olive trees grow slowly—expect around 10–20cm of new growth per year under good conditions.
• What type of soil do they prefer?
  A free-draining loam-based compost works best. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged soils.