3 Litre Bushy Olive Tree, Nursery Pot, Outdoor, Pots

The Bushy Olive Tree (Olea europaea) is one of the most iconic and rewarding evergreen trees you can grow in the UK. With its distinctive silvery-green foliage, gnarled character, and effortlessly elegant presence, this Mediterranean classic brings timeless style to patios, terraces, balconies, and garden borders alike. Supplied in a 3 litre nursery pot, this bushy, well-branched specimen is ready to settle into its new home and begin establishing from the moment it arrives.

Exceptionally versatile and low maintenance, the olive tree suits a wide range of outdoor settings — from a bold container planting on a sunny patio to a striking focal point in a Mediterranean-inspired garden scheme. Its natural drought tolerance and love of full sun make it one of the most forgiving trees for busy gardeners, while its year-round evergreen foliage ensures it earns its place in the garden through every season.

Key Features:

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• Supplied as a bushy, well-shaped specimen in a 3 litre nursery pot
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• True evergreen — retains its attractive silvery-green foliage all year round
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• Highly drought tolerant once established — ideal for sunny, sheltered spots
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• Suitable for containers, patio planting, terraces, balconies, and open garden beds
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• Can be lightly pruned to maintain shape and control height
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• Hardy and frost tolerant — some winter protection advised in prolonged freezes or exposed northern regions
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• A statement landscaping tree that works beautifully as a standalone feature or within a planted scheme
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Cultural Information:

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• Botanical Name: Olea europaea
   
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• Common Names: Olive Tree, Common Olive
   
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• Classification: Evergreen Tree
   
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• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 2–3m × 1.5–2.5m (container grown; variety and pruning dependent)
   
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• Growth Habit: Bushy, Multi-Stemmed Evergreen Tree
   
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• Perfect for: Patios, Terraces, Balconies, Mediterranean Gardens, Containers, Borders, Screening
   
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• Flowering Time: Early Summer (small, delicate creamy-white flowers)
   
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• Fruiting Season: Autumn (olives may appear on mature, established trees in suitable conditions)
   
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• Planting Position: Full Sun — sheltered from cold, drying winds
   
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• Soil: Free-draining soil or quality compost; avoid waterlogged conditions
   
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• Attracts: Bees and Pollinating Insects
   
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• Type: Hardy Evergreen Tree (frost tolerant; shelter advised in prolonged cold spells)
   
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• Foliage: Narrow, Lance-Shaped Leaves with a Silvery-Green Upper Surface and Pale Underside
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Care Tips:

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• Plant in a free-draining compost or well-drained garden soil in a warm, sunny position
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• Water regularly during the first growing season to aid establishment; reduce watering once established
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• Apply a balanced fertiliser during spring and summer to support healthy growth
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• Prune lightly in spring to maintain shape and encourage bushy, dense growth
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• In colder regions or during prolonged frosts, move container-grown specimens indoors or to a sheltered position
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Note: This olive tree is supplied in its nursery pot, ready for potting on into a decorative container or planting directly into a prepared garden bed. The bushy form makes it an excellent choice for those seeking immediate visual impact.

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Example: Order on Monday → packed Tuesday → delivered Wednesday.

Orders placed Friday–Sunday are packed and shipped on Monday. We don't dispatch on weekends to ensure your plants travel fresh.

How Your Plants Arrive
Every plant is individually wrapped in our plastic-free packaging and secured in a custom box designed to keep them upright and protected in transit. If anything arrives damaged, get in touch — we'll replace it.

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