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Delicious California Olives for Snacking and Cooking
Why California-Grown Koroneiki Olive Trees?
Renowned for producing large crops of fruit, the Koroneiki Greek Olive Tree in California is like having a piece of the Greek Isles, right in your California backyard or on your patio. And when it's container-grown, it will remain compact, measuring 15 to 20 feet at full maturity.
But what truly sets the Greek Olive apart in California? The tree itself produces small, aromatic, cream-colored flowers amid shiny evergreen leaves, along with full-flavored olives that are healthful as well as delicious. But its best feature is its ability to thrive without much effort, so no green thumb is no problem.
Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better for California?
Our California Greek Olive enjoys warm and humid environments and tolerates drought well. Simply bring it indoors during cold weather and place it by a sunny window - that's all it needs to truly thrive in California's diverse climate. Best of all, because we’ve greenhouse-grown and grafted your tree with care, hand-picking this variety to best serve your California landscape, your Koroneiki Olive Tree will be second to none in California.
Imagine home-grown olives for snacking, cooking and more, with little to no effort - that's what you'll get with our coveted Koroneiki. Order your own (or two) today and experience the taste of the Mediterranean in your California home!
NOTE: This product is specific to California. Click here to find Koroneiki Greek Olive Trees for other states.
Pollination Info
Koroneiki Greek Olive Tree California Pollination
Koroneiki Greek Olive Tree Californias are self-fertile. You will get fruit with only one plant. However, adding an additional Koroneiki Greek Olive Tree California will drastically increase the size of your crop.
Planting & Care
Like the tree itself, the olives produced from Greek Olive Trees are some of the best in the world...and this tree is long-lived. But follow the below directions carefully, and you will be enjoying your own Greek Olives for years to come.
1. Planting: Choose a location that receives full or partial sun - any area that gets 6 hours or more sun per day is optimal.
- Dig a hole twice as wide but no deeper than the grow pot your plant arrives in. Remove the plant and place it in the hole, keeping the top of the root ball level with the soil. Backfill 50/50 with a mix of amendments such as peat moss or new top soil to native soil. Water deeply. Mulch 3 inches away from the base of the trunk
- Choose a pot that is no wider than 1-2 inches than the pot the plant was shipped to you in. This prevents excessive soil from collecting water that sits on the roots of the plant. Ensure the pot has good drainage holes. Remove plant from grow pot and place in your own pot. Backfill with well draining potting mix. Water pot deeply until water comes out the bottom of your pot.
2. Watering: When your tree’s root system becomes established, your Greek Olive Tree will be extremely drought resistant. Until that time, water the young tree every third day for the first 2 weeks, then once every 2 weeks. After that, give your tree light watering (about 30 seconds with a hose) each week for the first few months. Monitor your tree for necessary watering requirements from there - if the soil is dry down to around 2 or 3 inches, it's time to water.
3. Fertilizing: Fertilize your Greek Olive Tree only after planting. Use a slow-release fertilizer to boost nitrogen.
4. Pruning: Prune your Greek Olive Tree to the shape you desire. Prune in mid-February and in the fall, removing low branches and tips of stems that have grown too long.
Keep in mind that olives bear fruit on the previous year’s growth, so only a light pruning is necessary!
Tips: Plant your Greek Olive Tree away from sidewalks to avoid stains from fallen ripe fruit. You can also grow your Olive Tree in a large container and shape it into a Bonsai.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 15-20 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 8-12 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full-Partial |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Harvest Time: | Autumn |
| Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 1st Year! |
| Botanical Name: | Olea Europea |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 3-11 patio / 8-11 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
