Olive Tree: Olea Europaea: Quarter Standard

Olive Tree Quarter Standard - Olea Europaea

Bring Mediterranean elegance to your garden with a stunning Olive Tree Quarter Standard. This beautifully trained specimen features distinctive silvery-blue foliage atop a clear stem, creating an instant focal point. Perfect for containers on patios, courtyards, and terraces, this drought-tolerant evergreen adds year-round interest and can potentially produce small fruits in favourable conditions.

Key Features

• Mediterranean Style: Creates an instant Mediterranean atmosphere in any garden setting
• Silvery-Blue Foliage: Distinctive narrow, leathery leaves with attractive silvery-blue colour
• Architectural Form: Quarter standard shape provides elegant structure and height
• Potentially Fruit-Bearing: May produce small olives in warm, sunny locations
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, requires minimal watering
• Evergreen: Maintains its attractive foliage throughout the year
• Long-Lived: Can live for many decades with proper care

Growing Information

Overall Height: 80-100cm (including pot)
Ultimate Height: 4-8m if left unpruned (easily maintained at desired height)
Ultimate Spread: 1-3m
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Position: Full sun, sheltered from cold winds
Soil: Well-drained, tolerates poor and alkaline soils
Hardiness: Hardy in mild areas (H3-H4) - protect from severe frost

Planting & Care

Olive trees are best grown in large containers in the UK, allowing them to be moved to shelter during harsh winters. Use a large pot with excellent drainage and a gritty, free-draining compost. Position in the sunniest, most sheltered spot available - ideally against a south-facing wall. Water sparingly - olive trees prefer dry conditions and dislike waterlogged soil. Allow the compost to dry out between waterings. Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser. Prune lightly in late spring to maintain shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. In cold areas, move container plants to a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory during winter, or protect with horticultural fleece.

Perfect For

• Container planting on patios and terraces
• Mediterranean and coastal-style gardens
• Sunny courtyards and sheltered spots
• Creating focal points and specimen features
• Contemporary and formal garden designs
• Pairing in matching sets for entrances
• Adding architectural interest year-round

Why Choose Olive Tree Quarter Standard?

Olive trees are synonymous with Mediterranean style and bring a touch of southern European elegance to UK gardens. The silvery-blue foliage provides beautiful colour contrast, while the gnarled trunk develops character with age. Quarter standards offer the perfect size for containers, making them ideal for patios and smaller spaces while still providing impressive architectural impact.

Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire - Quality Mediterranean plants for UK gardens.