Planting an olive tree can transform your outdoor space, adding a touch of timeless elegance and a hint of the exotic. You could imagine enjoying the ambience of a Mediterranean garden right in your own backyard. These iconic trees, with their silvery-green foliage and gnarled trunks, offer more than just visual appeal. They provide a sense of history and tranquillity, bringing a touch of the Mediterranean to your doorstep.
At Orchard Nurseries, we offer a selection of olive trees ranging from ancient specimens over 200 years old to younger, more compact trees a mere 30 years old, each adding a unique character and charm to your garden. This blog post will explore how to choose the right olive tree for your space and how to care for it to ensure many years of enjoyment.
Choosing the Right Olive Tree for Your Space:
The key to selecting the perfect olive tree lies in considering your garden’s size and style.
- Ancient Majesty: For grand gardens and estates, consider our impressive collection of ancient olive trees. These majestic specimens, with their deeply furrowed bark and expansive canopies, create a truly awe-inspiring presence.
- Mature Elegance: For medium-sized gardens, mature olive trees offer a balanced combination of size and impact. These trees provide a strong architectural presence while still allowing space for other garden features.
- Compact Charm: For smaller gardens, courtyard gardens, or patio spaces, we offer a selection of younger, more compact olive trees. These trees offer the elegance of mature specimens in a more manageable size.
Beyond the Size: Considering Your Garden’s Style
- Modern Gardens: Olive trees with a more upright, less gnarled growth habit can complement modern architectural styles.
- Traditional Gardens: Ancient olive trees with their deeply furrowed bark and twisted branches can add a touch of rustic charm to traditional gardens.
- Mediterranean Gardens: Create a true Mediterranean oasis by combining olive trees with fragrant herbs like rosemary, lavender, and thyme.
Caring for Your Olive Tree:
Our olive trees are hardy and low-maintenance, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
- Watering: Water deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
- Pruning: Regular pruning is essential to maintain the tree’s shape, promote healthy fruit production, and prevent overcrowding.
- Fertilising: Fertilise your olive tree annually in spring with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy growth.
Experience the Elegance of Orchard Nurseries
Ready to add a touch of Mediterranean elegance to your garden?
- Take a look or browse our amazing range of olive trees online
- Order online today and we’ll be in touch to arrange delivery to your door
- Free delivery on all orders over £75
Contact us to schedule a consultation with our experts if you have any questions or require further assistance.
