Pruning olive trees

Pruning an olive tree is fairly straight forward in the UK, but you must bear in mind your end goal - whether that be fruiting, restricting size or maintaining form.

Learn how to care for olive trees and turn them into a lovely, unique feature in your garden landscape that's sure to catch the eye and spark conversation.

Shaping olive trees to grow bushier, wider, fuller, or even taller all require formative pruning. Formative pruning involves strategically trimming back the

Most books written on olives in English describe pruning as a mystery buried deep in ancient folklore. There are exceptions such as Gucci and Cantini and our own book, but the majority have failed to understand the basic principles. Books in Italian (for example Del Fabro) are more practical and less mystical. A good pruner of olive trees can be compared to an artist where talent and technique are moulded together.

A potted olive tree brings life to any space with its symbolic meaning, slender, silver-green leaves and twisting branches that bear delicious fruits. And like every other plant, this subtropical tree requires regular pruning to enhance its health, aesthetic appeal, and encourage new growth. Successful fruit production also depends on applying the correct pruning techniques. So, if you’re wondering how to prune an indoor olive tree, you’ve come to the right place. Continue reading to learn…

Pruning your Olive Tree. Olives respond very well to pruning, but only do this after the last of the winter frost and before the first autumn frosts.

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Franco from Tuscany shows how to prune olive trees for light, air and healthy growth.

Olives are very slow growing and require little pruning in their early years. The crown of the tree will normally branch naturally. Here's our guide to pruning olive trees.

Olive trees are a fantastic addition to any garden or landscape, offering a touch of Mediterranean beauty and the promise of fresh olives. While olive