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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.
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
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1. First choose your olive tree! From our vast range of olive trees – old, young, ancient and gnarly, even twisted or shaped, there is probably one style – or even one particular olive tree – that’s just right for you. But if you can’t find the perfect tree, just contact us and we’ll SEND YOU
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Olive trees Live for Thousands of Years! Did you know that olive trees can live for thousands of years? There are many cases of olive trees growing for well over two thousand years, and even stories of a town in the Lebanon that claims to have living olive trees from 4000 BC. The olive trees
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Olive Tree Height and Size Although they do not grow greatly in height, an olive tree will grow in “personality”, and you can watch this noble specimen through the seasons as it settles into its new environs and becomes home and shelter for birds, and lends a tranquil, sophisticated Mediterranean style to any space. Pot
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