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Q.How to shape a young olive tree

Zone Glasgow | Anonymous added on July 26, 2020 | Answered

Again how to shape the leaves shape at the top of the tree.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on July 27, 2020

According to the article below, trimming should start till the tree is 4 years old. If you want a topiary style, you start sooner but lose flowers and fruit. These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/pruning-olive-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/olive-tree-topiaries.htm

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