Caring for Olive Trees: Pest and Disease Management
Olive trees are known for their resilience and strength, with the ability to withstand even fires. However, like all plants, they can be affected by pests and diseases. Often the leaves of an Olive trees appear ‘nibbled’. This is caused by a leaf beetle and is nothing to be concerned about. It is not detrimental […]
How to Water and Feed Olive Trees
Olive trees are known for their drought tolerance, and they can thrive in areas where water is scarce. However, commercial Olive groves often require irrigation to ensure that the trees produce high-quality fruit. In the UK, if an Olive tree is planted in the ground, it can usually survive on its own after the initial […]
Pruning Olive Trees: A Guide to Proper Maintenance
Olive trees are known for their resilience and longevity, but they still need proper care to thrive. Pruning is an essential aspect of olive tree maintenance, as it encourages good leaf growth and helps develop the crown. In this article, we will discuss when and where to prune olive trees, as well as watering and […]
MAINTENANCE/FAQS
Are Olive Trees Hardy? This is the number one question in the UK and there is a definitive answer – Yes. Olive trees are incredibly robust and can cope with a wide range of extremes. Villaggio Verde Olive trees are hard grown. All our trees are grown outdoors, not a poly-tunnel to be seen which […]
General FAQS 2
What sort of soil and drainage do olive trees like? Olive Trees will grow at their best in a normal topsoil. Drainage is the main criteria for a happy health Olive Tree. Topsoil and compost mix can be used; however, soil holds moisture much better than compost. Good drainage can be acquired by using crocks […]
General FAQS

How to buy your Olive Tree in the UK? Olive tree specialist, Villaggio Verde has been promoting Olive trees in the UK for more than 20 years and are now the specialist Olive tree suppliers with more than 2000 Olive trees available. Villaggio Verde are committed to supplying ‘best value’ by keeping costs to a minimum. […]
Water, Water, Water !
In this blog, VV will be showing the importance of watering your tree. If your Olive Tree is looking a tad under the weather, give this a read ! Remember! You cant over water in a pot. If you need advise in regards to buying or caring for an Olive Tree, please get in contact […]
My experience with Villaggio Verde & Building a raised bed for my Olive Tree – Alan VV Customer
THE SELECTION My wife has always wanted an Olive Tree to remind her of our many wonderful Mediterranean holidays. Having just moved house, it was a “now or never” decision and we chose NOW! We found a beautiful Olive Tree website called Villaggio Verde and with the help of Ben arranged a visit. It was Olive […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021
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RHS Malvern Spring Festival Gold Medal Winner 2019

“The Orange Express” by Jason Hales of Villaggio Verde Proud winners of one of the 6 highly-coveted Gold Medals of this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival show garden. Villaggio Verde olive tree growers, took GOLD MEDAL at the RHS show in Malvern this year! Our beautiful award-winning garden was entitled “THE ORANGE EXPRESS”, evoking memories […]