Olive Tree

Botanical name: Olea europaea ‘Quina’

Common name: Olive tree ‘Quina’, European Olive

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Oleaceae

Genus: Olea

Origin: Native to the Mediterranean Basin; ‘Quina’ is a cultivar that may have regional heritage, often linked to Spain or Portugal.

Light:

Full sun is essential. Olive trees need at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day to thrive. Place the plant in the sunniest spot available, whether outdoors or near a bright, south-facing window indoors.

Water:

Olive trees are drought-tolerant once established but prefer consistent moisture while young or when potted. Water deeply when the top inch of soil is dry. Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot. In containers, water until it drains out of the bottom, then allow the soil to dry before watering again.

Fertilizer:

Feed with a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10 or similar) once in early spring and again in midsummer. Avoid over-fertilizing, as too much nitrogen can inhibit flowering and fruiting. Use slow-release or organic formulas for best results.

Pictures are examples only and will not be exact plant.