With their elegant, silver-green foliage and graceful silhouettes, the Olive Tree or Olea europaea is a time-tested, infinitely elegant legacy tree for the outdoor and indoor spaces that receive plenty of bright light. This plant variety is  naturally both pest and drought resistant, and is easy to care for. But like all living things, they have their own requirements and preferences for care. So read on, and learn how to care for and grow your new Olea europaea. 

Light

Needs ample direct sunlight to thrive and produce fruit.

Water

Check moisture of topsoil weekly and give plant four cups of water when top two inches of soil are dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering.

Growth

It can take several months to years for Olive Trees to fruit. Remember that light = fruit, and fertilize every two weeks during spring, summer and fall.