Olive

Forestiera Desert Olives: Information On Growing New Mexico Olive Trees

The New Mexico olive tree is a large deciduous shrub that grows well in hot, dry areas. It works well in hedges or as an ornamental specimen, offering fragrant yellow flowers and showy, berry-like fruit. If you?d like more New Mexico olive tree facts, click here.

By Teo Spengler

Common Autumn Olive Lookalikes

What are some autumn olive lookalikes? Well, first, one must learn what autumn olive looks like as well as how to identify autumn olive. Click here for more.

By Teo Spengler

Potted Olive Tree Care: Tips On Growing Olive Trees In Containers

If you don't have enough space for a full tree, or if your climate is too cold, you can still have olive trees, as long as you grow them in containers. Click the following article to learn more about potted olive tree care and how to grow an olive tree in a pot.

By Liz Baessler

Olive Preservation Guide: How Do You Brine Olives

Cured olives are a delicious snack or addition to recipes. There are many methods for curing olives. Learn how to preserve olives here.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Invasive Autumn Olive Identification And Elimination

Noxious weeds and invasive species of certain plants can serve as a constant “thorn” in the sides of gardeners. Learn to identify Autumn Olive berries before they take over.

By Tonya Barnett

Olive Houseplants – Growing A Potted Olive Tree Indoors

Olive trees as houseplants? If you?ve ever seen mature olives, you may wonder how it?s possible to transform these reasonably tall trees into olive houseplants. But it is not only possible, indoor olive trees are the latest houseplant craze. Learn more here.

By Teo Spengler

Zone 8 Olive Trees: Can Olives Grow In Zone 8 Gardens

Can olives grow in zone 8? It is entirely possible to start growing olives in some parts of zone 8 if you select healthy, hardy olive trees. Click this article for information about zone 8 olive trees and tips for growing olives in zone 8.

By Teo Spengler

Can Olive Trees Grow In Zone 7: Types Of Cold Hardy Olive Trees

When you think about an olive tree, you probably imagine it growing somewhere hot and dry, like southern Spain or Greece. There are varieties of cold hardy olive trees that thrive in regions you might not have expected to be olive-friendly. Learn about zone 7 olives here.

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Sweet Olive Propagation: How To Root A Sweet Olive Tree

Sweet olive is an evergreen with delightfully fragrant blossoms and dark shiny leaves. Virtually pest free, these dense bushes require little care and are easy to propagate from sweet olive cuttings. For more information on propagation, click here.

By Teo Spengler

Russian Olive Information: How To Grow An Elaeagnus Shrub

Elaeagnus Russian olives look great all year round, but are appreciated most in summer when the blossoms fill the air with a sweet, intense fragrance. This article contains information and care requirements for this lovely shrub.

By Jackie Carroll

Osmanthus Bush Uses: Fragrant Tea Olive Cultivation And Care

Osmanthus fragrans is a shrub or small tree recognized more by its fragrance than its appearance. Read this article to learn about growing Osmanthus tea olive plants.

By Jackie Carroll

Growing Arbequina Olive Trees in Containers

By Bonnie Grant

Olive Tree Xylella Disease: Learn About Xylella Fastidiosa And Olives

By Mary H. Dyer

What Is Olive Knot: Information On Olive Knot Disease Treatment

Olives have become more heavily cultivated in the United States in recent years. This increasing swell in production has also brought about increased incidence of olive knot. What is olive knot? Learn more in this article.

By Amy Grant

Is Thorny Olive Invasive – Learn How To Control Thorny Olive Plants

Thorny olive control can be difficult because of the long, sharp thorns that sprout from its branches, and because of the spread of seeds from its fruit. Click here to learn more facts on Elaeagnus pungens and how to control thorny olive plants.

By Liz Baessler