The olive tree (Olea europaea<\/em>) es mucho m\u00e1s que un \u00e1rbol frutal. Es un s\u00edmbolo del paisaje mediterr\u00e1neo, una pieza escultural capaz de transformar un jard\u00edn y, bien cuidado, un legado que dura siglos. En Espa\u00f1a, existen olivos milenarios que siguen produciendo aceitunas, lo que da una idea de la extraordinaria longevidad de esta especie.<\/p>\n Planting an olive tree seems simple - and in essence it is - but the decisions you make during planting determine its development for decades to come: location, soil type, hole depth, initial irrigation and planting time make the difference between an olive tree that thrives and one that barely survives.<\/p>\n In Mediflora, we have been growing and transplanting olive trees in our nursery in Elche for more than 30 years, from young specimens to centenary and millenary olive trees of great ornamental value. This step-by-step guide contains everything you need to know to plant an olive tree with guaranteed success.<\/p>\n Before planting, define what you expect from the tree:<\/p>\n The size of the olive tree at the time of purchase influences the immediate result and the cost:<\/p>\n The ideal planting time depends on your climate zone:<\/p>\n Always avoid planting in midsummer: heat stress and water demand make rooting difficult.<\/p>\n The olive tree needs:<\/p>\n The hole should be generous, at least twice the diameter of the root ball:<\/p>\n Irrigation is the most critical factor during establishment:<\/p>\n From the second year onwards, the olive tree will drastically reduce its irrigation needs. An adult olive tree established in a Mediterranean climate can survive on rainwater alone.<\/p>\n Do not fertilize during the first 3 months after planting. After that:<\/p>\n A young olive tree grows between 20 and 40 cm per year in optimal conditions. It reaches a decorative size (3-4 meters) in 5-8 years from seedling. If you plant a nursery specimen with a trunk of 20-30 cm perimeter, you will have a tree with presence from the first day. The centennial olive trees that we offer in Mediflora provide immediate results.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n Yes, but with limitations. In pot, the olive tree needs a container of at least 60 cm in diameter with good drainage, porous substrate (mixture of peat, perlite and sand) and more frequent watering than in soil. It will not reach the same size as in soil, but it can live for many years. Bonsai type olive trees are ideal for pot and terrace cultivation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n No, once established. An adult olive tree (more than 3-4 years in the ground) can survive on rain alone in a Mediterranean climate. However, during the first year after planting, it does need regular watering to establish its root system. Watering an adult olive tree improves growth and production, but is not essential for its survival.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n Yes, olive trees tolerate transplanting very well, even centenary and millenary specimens. The operation requires specialized machinery and experienced professionals. At Mediflora we transplant large olive trees with a success rate of over 95%, thanks to root ball preparation techniques and post-transplant follow-up.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n For an ornamental olive tree, 4-5 meters from the facade is sufficient. Olive tree roots are deep and non-aggressive, so they do not usually cause damage to foundations or pipes. If you plant a row of olive trees, leave 5-6 meters between specimens so that the canopies do not compete.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n On our olive tree catalogue<\/a> encontrar\u00e1s ejemplares de todos los tama\u00f1os: desde olivos j\u00f3venes hasta centenarios y milenarios con troncos escult\u00f3ricos. Todos est\u00e1n cultivados en nuestro vivero de Elche y aclimatados a las condiciones reales del Mediterr\u00e1neo.<\/p>\n Si buscas un olivo para tu jard\u00edn, un proyecto de paisajismo o una urbanizaci\u00f3n, contact us<\/a> y te asesoramos sobre la variedad y el tama\u00f1o m\u00e1s adecuado para tu espacio.<\/p>\n Plantar un olivo: una decisi\u00f3n para toda la vida El olivo (Olea europaea) es mucho m\u00e1s que un \u00e1rbol frutal. Es un s\u00edmbolo del paisaje mediterr\u00e1neo, una pieza escultural capaz de transformar un jard\u00edn y, bien cuidado, un legado que dura siglos. En Espa\u00f1a, existen olivos milenarios que siguen produciendo aceitunas, lo que da una […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2935,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4419","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guias-jardineria","category-olivos"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mediflora.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4419","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mediflora.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mediflora.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mediflora.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mediflora.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4419"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/mediflora.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4419\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4497,"href":"https:\/\/mediflora.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4419\/revisions\/4497"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mediflora.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2935"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mediflora.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4419"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mediflora.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4419"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mediflora.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4419"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Choosing the right olive tree for your garden<\/h2>\n
Ornamental vs. productive olive trees<\/h3>\n
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Specimen size<\/h3>\n
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When to plant an olive tree<\/h2>\n
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How to plant an olive tree step by step<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Choose the location<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: preparing the planting hole<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: planting the olive tree<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: first watering and mulching<\/h3>\n
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Care of the newly planted olive tree<\/h2>\n
Irrigation during the first year<\/h3>\n
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Subscriber<\/h3>\n
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Common mistakes when planting an olive tree<\/h2>\n
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Olive tree maintenance calendar<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions about planting an olive tree<\/h2>\n
How long does it take for an olive tree to grow?<\/summary>\n
Can an olive tree be planted in pots?<\/summary>\n
Does the olive tree need a lot of water?<\/summary>\n
Can I transplant a centennial olive tree?<\/summary>\n
How far should I plant an olive tree from the house?<\/summary>\n
Olive trees at Mediflora<\/h2>\n
Related products<\/h3>\n
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