This compact Mini Olive Bush is a characterful and elegant evergreen, supplied in a 1.5 litre nursery pot and ready to grow on. With its distinctive silver-green foliage and naturally bushy habit, the olive brings year-round Mediterranean interest to patios, containers, and sheltered garden borders across the UK. A timeless and versatile plant, it suits both experienced gardeners and those just starting out.

About This Plant

Olive trees are among the most widely recognised and enduring plants in horticulture, cultivated for thousands of years for their beauty and character. This mini bush form is ideal for those with limited space or for anyone looking to introduce a Mediterranean feel to their outdoor space. Supplied at a young and manageable size, it offers excellent room to develop and establish.

What's Included

• 1 x Mini Olive Bush
• Supplied in a 1.5 litre nursery pot
• Ready to pot on into a larger decorative container or plant out into a suitable sheltered spot

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Olea europaea
  
  
• Common Names: Olive Tree, Olive Bush
  
  
• Classification: Evergreen Tree / Shrub
  
  
• Fully Grown Height & Spread: Variable depending on growing conditions and pruning; typically maintained at 1–3 m as a container or garden shrub
  
  
• Growth Habit: Bushy, compact, multi-stemmed evergreen
  
  
• Perfect for: Patio Containers, Mediterranean Gardens, Coastal Gardens, Sheltered Borders
  
  
• Flowering Time: Early Summer (small, creamy-white flowers)
  
  
• Fruiting Season: Autumn (fruit requires a long, warm growing season to develop and ripen fully)
  
  
• Planting Position: Full Sun, in a warm and sheltered spot away from cold, drying winds
  
  
• Type: Evergreen Tree / Shrub
  
  
• Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped leaves with silver-green upper surfaces and silvery-grey undersides
  
  
• Hardiness: RHS H3 – Hardy in mild and coastal areas of the UK; provide protection during prolonged cold spells or temperatures below -5°C

Growing Tips

Olive trees thrive in a warm, sunny, and sheltered position. In the UK, they perform particularly well against a south-facing wall or in a large container that can be moved under cover during cold winter periods. Well-drained soil is essential, as olives dislike sitting in wet or waterlogged conditions. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil or compost to dry out slightly between waterings. Feed with a balanced fertiliser through spring and summer to encourage healthy growth. Light pruning in late spring helps to maintain a tidy, compact form.

Notes: This Mini Olive Bush is supplied in a nursery pot, making it easy to pot on into a larger decorative container or plant directly into a prepared garden border when conditions allow.