Author: Lorraine Wade

Citrus and olive trees are beautiful. Being able to walk outside and pick fresh produce feels like a luxury. Fruit trees are a lovely addition to any landscape, but they also attract rodents. What are rats attracted to? Salty and Sweet — Two of the biggest attractions for rodents are salty and sweet treats, which […]

Most olive trees take about three years to come into maturity and begin to set noticeable amounts of fruit. To increase fruit set, it is recommended that you plant more than one cultivar close together. Olive trees like to be planted in well drained soil in a sunny area of the landscape. Are olives hard […]

Olive trees are evergreen, meaning they won’t lose their leaves in the winter. While they look most at home in a sunny clime – they are from the Mediterranean after all – they can still thrive in slightly colder, rainier environments, like the UK. Do olive trees need to be brought indoors in winter? Never […]

If the cold sets in gradually and the air is dry, olive trees are hardy down to 10 to 17°F (-8 to -12°C) and have been known to survive temperatures as low as 0 to 4°F (-15 to -18°C). But if moisture and water join the game, all is lost. Will an olive tree come […]

Olive forage is relished by cattle, sheep, goats and camels (Le Houérou, 1980). It can be browsed by livestock or cut and brought fresh to livestock after pruning. Olive is a native and characteristic fruit tree of the Mediterranean Basin. The wild Mediterranean olive (Olea europaea europaea var. What eats olives in the wild? In […]

“The elegant way to eat an olive with a pit is to simply pick it up with a toothpick (if one is provided) or with your thumb and index finger, place it in your mouth, close your mouth, gently chew around the pit (gently so as not to crack a tooth), then discard the pit […]

Plant Care Olive trees don’t survive indoors as long as they do in the wild—averaging between 500 and 1500 years old—but you can still expect to keep yours happy for about nine years inside. For the first year with your indoor olive tree, water the plant weekly or every time the top 2 inches of […]

Olive tree leaves changing color Because olive tree leaves turning yellow or pale green or brittle can indicate that your olive tree has had too much water. How do you save a waterlogged olive tree? Observe if Olive Tree is Actually Dead First. Trim Back the Dead or Diseased Branches. Leave Chunk of Trunk Intact. […]

Olive oil is vital in the disease-reducing Mediterranean diet and positively influences nearly 100 genes that control the aging process. Studies show that olive oil protects against Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, and skin aging. Scientifically reviewed by Dr. Gary Gonzalez, MD, in May 2022. Are olives good for wrinkles? Wrinkle treatment Due to its antioxidant content, olive […]

Here are the FACTS: The olive tree is hardy: drought-resistant, disease-resistant and fire-resistant. Its root system is able to regenerate the tree even if the above-ground structure is destroyed. It prefers limestone slopes and crags as well as a coastal climate, though any light soil, even clay. What tree is most resistant to fire? Read […]

The center of the trunk of old olive trees is always hollow due to natural decay. Why is there a hole in an olive? Many old trees actually develop holes in the sides of the trunks which themselves are hollow; the holes result from old side branches rotting away. The numerous branches form a dense, […]