{"product_id":"olea-europa-olive-tree","title":"Olea europa 'Olive Tree'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn iconic evergreen tree with silvery green foliage, fragrant tiny white flowers and the ability to develop beautifully twisted, ancient looking trunks with age. Commonly known as Olive Tree, European Olive or Common Olive, this species is native to the Mediterranean region and surrounding parts of Europe, North Africa and western Asia. Olive trees have been cultivated for thousands of years for their fruit, oil, wood and ornamental beauty, making them one of the most culturally important trees in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003c\/b\u003e 🌞\u003cbr\u003eProvide very bright light and as much direct sun as possible. Olive trees grow best outdoors in full sun, but can be kept indoors near the brightest window available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e 💧\u003cbr\u003eAllow the soil to dry out significantly between waterings. Olive trees are drought tolerant once established and prefer to stay on the drier side rather than sitting in constantly moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e 🕳️\u003cbr\u003eUse a gritty, fast draining soil mix. A cactus or succulent mix amended with pumice, perlite or coarse sand works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/b\u003e 🧪\u003cbr\u003eFeed lightly during spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid heavy feeding, especially during cooler months when growth slows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRepotting\u003c\/b\u003e 🪴\u003cbr\u003eRepot every 2 to 3 years, or when the plant becomes root bound. Choose a pot with excellent drainage and avoid moving into an oversized container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eToxicity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 🐾\u003cbr\u003eNon Toxic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Encinitas Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"6 inch","offer_id":46082021621933,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0060\/3565\/files\/IMG_6309.jpg?v=1780583916","url":"https:\/\/sarahcottaplants.com\/products\/olea-europa-olive-tree","provider":"SarahCotta Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}