My house receives AM sunlight with a couple of southern facing windows. Could an olive tree grow inside without a grow light?
Olive trees need a hot, dry, sunny situation. It would not do well with only morning sun, however, a south facing window usually has the best lighting for indoors. They have become popular houseplants because they tolerate dry soil and dry air. If you plan on moving it outdoors in the summer, during the winter it would be OK if it receives low light.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/olive-houseplant-growing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/olive-trees-in-zone-6.htm
Hi Please can you advise on the size of the pot that we need and max height of an olive tree for a front door step. The maximum space we have is 40cm x 40cm. Also the type of olive tree best for a container that will grow more tall than wide.
I would also visit with your local nursery or where you plan to buy and ask about the best varieties for your area. Also, growing trees in pots leaves the roots more vulnerable in winter than when in the ground so keep that in mind when purchasing a plant. It needs to be more cold hardy than if it were going to be planted in the ground. The pot size will depend on the size of the tree but it shouldn't be too much larger than the root ball or you risk overwatering.
Here are some articles that should help.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/olive-tree-care-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/growing-olive-trees-in-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/olive-trees-in-zone-6.htm
my plant is about 2 years old and I'm not sure how to take care of it it looks like I have a lot of small beads I think might be olives. the plant was given to me as a gift so really don't want to kill it
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/pruning-olive-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/olive-tree-care-information.htm
What size pot should I use, its currently in an 18cm high pot.
It is ready to pot up when you see roots coming out of the drainage holes, or the roots start to curl around the container. The tree's rootball will come out in one piece.
If it is ready to pot up a size, then only go up to a container that is 5-8 cm larger on all sides.
This will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/growing-olive-trees-in-containers.htm
I have three large olive trees in pots and they have peacock, I have sprayed with copper solution but leaves continue to drop and get infected. How can I stop this and can I reapply the copper solution? Any help gratefully received I don’t want to lose my trees thank you
Unfortunately, this is going to be a long process of alternating fungicide treatment with proper cleanup and maintenance. This article will help you to manage the disease:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/cercospora-leaf-spot.htm
These articles will offer more information on Olive trees:
I have an small olive tree/bush about 1 metre tall. It currently stand by a wall in a sunny morning position. It’s not looking as good as it did. Can I prune it and what is the best feed for it? I have had it for about 8 years and don’t want to lose it. Thanks 🙏
Now would be an excellent time to prune! They are not particular about their feed, either. I suggest compost, but many people use liquid or granular feed with no issue. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/pruning-olive-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/olive-tree-care-information.htm
we have a non-fruiting olive and a lime tree - we fertilize the lime with a 7-3-3 citrus and fruit tree fertilizer - can we use it on the olive as well?
Since nitrogen is the highest number, I think that will be fine.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/growing-a-fruitless-olive-tree.htm