Symbolism & fun facts
Symbolism
Olive trees are often given as gifts symbolising long-term bonds and a positive outlook on the future. It is a special tree that has been regarded as a sign of affluence, power, peace and connectedness since Greek antiquity.
Olive oil
Olive oil is used to keep the Olympic flame alight and the winners are crowned with wreaths of olive branches.
Olives
Olive oil is very healthy thanks to the many vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids. If you take good care of this young olive tree, it will bear its first olives in 2-5 years.
Light
Watering
Temperature
Care
Baby
Here I am! Your very own baby olive tree. I hope you will take good care of me. Put me somewhere indoors with lots of light and give me a little water every other day.
![L113 Olijfboompje - Olea Europea-lifestyle-[Official]-10-2.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf1b7_e271495bb2324a3191912797a6e0c8d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_239,h_244,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/L113%20Olijfboompje%20-%20Olea%20Europea-lifestyle-%5BOfficial%5D-10-2.jpg)
After 2 weeks
After 2 weeks of pampering, it is time for a larger pot! Preferably a pot of 2 litres or more with holes for drainage underneath (so I don’t ‘drown’).
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Outside
You can now put me outside. Put me in partial shade for a week or so, so I can acclimatise to the harsh sun. I can tolerate cold, but I need to take shelter in a cool place indoors if temperatures drop below -5°C.
![L113 Olijfboompje - Olea Europea-lifestyle-SoMe-[Official]-1-2.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf1b7_f3e2c5e98c1f48f4bd79f26cfabd78bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_239,h_244,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/L113%20Olijfboompje%20-%20Olea%20Europea-lifestyle-SoMe-%5BOfficial%5D-1-2.jpg)
Teenager
What you nurture will grow. I do my very best. Once I am twice the height of my pot, it is time for a larger home.
![L113 Olijfboompje - Olea Europea-lifestyle-[HR]-40-2.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf1b7_bf0da02c92c14df9be57c437274a7fc7~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_463,y_0,w_3573,h_3648/fill/w_239,h_244,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/L113%20Olijfboompje%20-%20Olea%20Europea-lifestyle-%5BHR%5D-40-2.jpg)
Fertiliser & temperature
In summer, I thrive outside in a sunny and warm spot. I get a little peckish when I develop new leaves and will be very grateful for a little extra plant food!
I need to take shelter in a cool place indoors when temperatures drop below -5°C.
Fertiliser & temperature
In summer, I thrive outside in a sunny and warm spot. I get a little peckish when I develop new leaves and will be very grateful for a little extra plant food!
I need to take shelter in a cool place indoors when temperatures drop below -5°C.
Fertiliser & temperature
In summer, I thrive outside in a sunny and warm spot. I get a little peckish when I develop new leaves and will be very grateful for a little extra plant food!
I need to take shelter in a cool place indoors when temperatures drop below -5°C.
Testimonials
Margreet
"At the time of writing, 2.5 years after my father received the olive tree, it is now in full bloom for the second time and has reached a height of 2.85 meters! We are deeply impressed and greatly amazed (along with our family and friends) at how quickly this olive tree is growing!"
