{"title":"Tropical Olive Plant","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus: \u003cem data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eOlea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oleaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive\u003cbr data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean Basin, parts of Africa, the Middle East, and southern Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eOlea\u003c\/em\u003e is a small genus of evergreen trees and shrubs best known for \u003cem data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eOlea europaea\u003c\/em\u003e—the olive tree. A symbol of peace, longevity, and abundance, the olive tree has been cultivated for thousands of years for its edible fruit and oil. These slow-growing, drought-tolerant trees are characterized by their gnarled, silver-grey trunks, leathery, narrow leaves, and small, creamy-white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eWhile not hardy in Canadian climates outdoors, olive trees can be grown in containers and brought indoors over winter. They make attractive ornamental specimens with their sculptural shape and Mediterranean flair, particularly in sunny patios or bright sunrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; requires at least 6–8 hours of bright light daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil; avoid heavy, soggy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established. Allow soil to dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in Zones 8–11; in Canada, grown as a container plant and overwintered indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; prune to maintain shape and encourage airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eThe olive tree is one of the oldest cultivated trees, with evidence of its use dating back over 6,000 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eOlea europaea\u003c\/em\u003e produces olives that are cured or pressed for oil—fresh olives are too bitter to eat raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eOlive wood is highly valued for its durability, beautiful grain, and use in carving and kitchenware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eIn indoor settings, olives may not reliably fruit, but their distinctive foliage and form make them a prized ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eIn ancient Greek tradition, olive crowns were awarded to Olympic victors, and the tree itself was sacred to the goddess Athena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"olive-plant-6-pot","title":"Olive Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlea europaea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive trees bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your house!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide as much direct sun as possible, at least six hours per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a fast draining soil such as a cactus mix and water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry. 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