Olive
Olea europaea · Olives · Olive family
Also known as: Olive Tree · European Olive
Easy100–400cmPet-friendlyEdible
Olive care at a glance
Olive (Olea europaea) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Olive
Possible pests on Olive include Scale insects. Possible diseases include Root rot, Verticillium wilt and Olive knot. Olive is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Scale insects Medium
Disease
- Root rot Medium
- Olive knot Low
- Verticillium wilt Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Olive
- Which pests affect Olive?
- Possible pests on Olive include Scale insects.
- Which diseases affect Olive?
- Possible diseases include Root rot, Verticillium wilt and Olive knot.
- Is Olive toxic to cats and dogs?
- Olive is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Olive need?
- Olive has a low water requirement.
- What light does Olive need?
- Olive prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Olive frost-hardy?
- Olive is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -5 °C.
- Can you eat Olive?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.