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- Q.Suitable Pot Size For Repotting An Olive Tree Approximately 4.5ft High - I bought a rather large olive tree which came in a 60cm diameter plastic pot which is rather shallow. I ...
- Q.How To Shape A Young Olive Tree - Again how to shape the leaves shape at the top of the tree.
- Q.My Olive Tree Has Started Wilting Suddenly And I Noticed Some Beige/orange Flat Bumps On The Leaves. What Are They And What Do - I do? All this happened within 7 days and I got it 2 weeks ago. I put insecticide on it ...
- Q.Hello, I Want To Plant A Bush (not Mounding) Olive Tree In A Pot That Could Grow To 6 Ft Tall. Is There A Variety Good For This? - I'm a snowbird and would like to plant a tree in a pot for some filtered light and really like ...
- Q.Olive Tree - I have a 35 ft olive tree which I want to put in a raised brick bed on terrace. What ...
- Q.What Variety(ies) Of Olive Tree Will Grow Best In Container? - To be on patio, c. 8 hours/day of sunlight, zone 10.
- Q.What Fertilizer To Make Black Olive Trees Bear?? - 4 trees are 5+ years old. Never a blossom. I want OLIVES on them.
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Bob jennins on
July 1, 2020Q.Suitable Pot Size For Repotting An Olive Tree Approximately 4.5ft High
I bought a rather large olive tree which came in a 60cm diameter plastic pot which is rather shallow. I would like to repot but all I can find is a 53cm terracotta pot within my budget. Would this be ok? the depth of the new pot is approximately 60cm so it would have a lot more depth but slightly reduced diameter, would this be suitable? Thanks for reading
Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.When you repot any plant or tree you will want to follow one important rule.
The container that you choose will need to be just a few inches larger on all sides. Each time that you repot, it will go into a container just slightly larger on all sides.
This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/repotting-a-large-plant.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
July 27, 2020Q.How to shape a young olive tree
Again how to shape the leaves shape at the top of the tree.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 27, 2020
Certified ExpertA.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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princedelabun on
October 31, 2020
V7E6E8Q.My Olive Tree Has Started Wilting Suddenly And I Noticed Some Beige/orange Flat Bumps On The Leaves. What Are They And What Do
I do? All this happened within 7 days and I got it 2 weeks ago. I put insecticide on it for now but I really want to know what it is. For pictures I included the healthy picture of when I just got it, when it wilted and the bumps. The bumps arent on every leaf and removable when I rub it off.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That is a type of Scale! These creatures are terrible, and carry diseases that will destroy plants.
You will want to remove what you can by hand. Once they seal themselves to your plant, they are quite resistant to sprays and chemicals. Once you have removed as many as you can by hand you can spray insecticides. You will have to use them for a few weeks until you are sure that all eggs have hatched and the larva killed off.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
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Anonymous on
November 4, 2020Q.Hello, I Want To Plant A Bush (not Mounding) Olive Tree In A Pot That Could Grow To 6 Ft Tall. Is There A Variety Good For This?
I'm a snowbird and would like to plant a tree in a pot for some filtered light and really like the looks of the silver leaf olive trees. Can you recommend a few good varieties for this? Thank you.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 5, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I recommend you search online for dwarf olive trees, which don't necessarily produce fruit. One variety is "Little Ollie." An internet search will reveal several varieties, but we don't recommend specific vendors or retailers. Here's a helpful article: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/growing-olive-trees-in-containers.htm
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Anonymous on
November 7, 2020Q.Olive Tree
I have a 35 ft olive tree which I want to put in a raised brick bed on terrace. What size should it be, height and width?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 9, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Olive tree roots will grow outward as wide as the tree's canopy. You've not indicated your location, but I would suggest you contact a certified arborist before making this decision, or at least contact your local agricultural extension agency: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search?zip=19720&radius=10&services_search_action=search&submit=Search
Nearby structures may be at risk, so it's important to talk with someone who knows the variety of tree you have, your climate and your specific situation.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
February 27, 2021Q.What Variety(ies) Of Olive Tree Will Grow Best In Container?
To be on patio, c. 8 hours/day of sunlight, zone 10.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 1, 2021
Certified ExpertA.The Arbequina and Koroeike Greek might be your best bet for containerized olive trees in your area, which is zone 10b. Here's our article on how to care for them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/growing-olive-trees-in-containers.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
March 9, 2021Q.What Fertilizer To Make Black Olive Trees Bear??
4 trees are 5+ years old. Never a blossom. I want OLIVES on them.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 11, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You are on the edge of their hardiness range. Make sure you provide winter protection. They may be suffering some winter damage. Check with the care article below and see if you are providing the optimal care for your trees. Nitrogen is usually the only nutrient needed to apply in spring. Also, they don't typically begin bearing till age 5 so you are getting there.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-olive-trees.htm
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/fruit-nut/files/2010/10/olives.pdf
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
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