I’m Olivia, the European Olive tree. Since ancient times I’ve been a symbol of peace. My oblong leaves have a silvery sheen that help protect me from the harsh direct sun, and my trunk naturally twists when older. Just like my sunny habitat, I like full sun and tolerate warm locations. Keep me in temperatures above 50˚F all year, and away from heaters and air conditioners.
To water, submerge my pot up to the rim for 5-10 minutes. Do this about once every 5-7 days, drain thoroughly, and let me dry out a little between waterings. When it’s very hot, check my pot, as you may need to water me more frequently.
Symbolism: The practice of 'offering an olive branch' as a symbol of peace has been around since ancient roman times. Ancient Olympians were crowned with Olive wreaths. In Feng Shui, the olive's Wood element and Zhen (thunder) chi represent abundance, peace, and prosperity. More importantly, its association with the thunder trigram (八卦) is thought to enhance the energies that propel us forward in life.
Includes basic care instructions. We always recommend doing more research as each environment-- and tree!-- is unique. Plate sold separately.
Pot Sizes*
S: 4"D x 3"H M: 5"D x 3.5"H L: 6"D x 4"H
*as no two handmade pots are the same, pot dimensions are best approximations
***Image is a sample photo from our collection. We'll select the best tree to ship.
