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Olea europaea
Indoor Olive Tree
Silver-green leaves. Sculptural branches. A Mediterranean presence for your sunniest spot.
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Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
For feeding during active growth. Dilute according to the bottle instructions.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Indoor Olive Tree · Olea europaea
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Full sun
- Foliage
- Evergreen · silvery green
- Growth rate
- Slow-growing
- Tree shape
- Open, branching canopy
- Soil
- Free-draining
- Planting
- In ground / large pot
Hong Kong growing tips
- Summer rain
- Shelter the pot from repeated soaking
- Balcony sunlight
- Choose actual direct sun
- Indoor position
- Daylight alone may be insufficient
- Exposed canopy
- Shelter before strong winds
- Drain outlet
- Keep the pot base clear
- Local fruiting
- Warm winters may limit flowering
Make room
for a little sunlight.
An airy canopy and silvery leaves bring a quiet, natural texture to pale wood, linen and stone. Give your olive tree a place with real, direct sunshine.
A sunny balcony, a sheltered terrace, or a window with long periods of direct sun. A bright-looking room alone may not be enough.
Planting & styling guide
How do I choose a pot and a sunny position?
Set up the root zone
- Check that sunlight reaches the canopy, not just the floor.
- Choose a stable, draining pot with room around the root ball.
- Use a free-draining mix; keep the trunk base at its existing level.
- Keep drainage outlets clear; do not bury them in a sealed cover pot.
- Water through after planting and check that surplus water escapes.
In the ground
Choose a sunny, sheltered, well-drained site. Dig a hole wider than the root ball but no deeper; keep the root flare at soil level. Backfill, water and check that water drains away.
What changes during Hong Kong’s wet summer?
- SunlightA covered balcony may still be too shaded. Check the sun path and introduce a previously shaded tree to stronger light gradually.
- WateringAfter successive rainy days, check the root zone before adding water. A dry surface alone does not show how wet a deep pot remains.
- Pruning & feedingKeep the canopy open with light, selective pruning. Avoid treating poor growth in shade as a reason to add more fertiliser.
- Before a typhoonMove movable pots to a sheltered place before strong winds arrive; secure larger plants safely.
How do I create a sunny Mediterranean grouping?
Use the olive as the tall focal point, with herbs in separate lower pots. Keep all foliage in the sun rather than hiding the herbs beneath its crown.
Rosemary
Place its upright foliage beside the olive, leaving a gap for air and access to each pot.
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Thyme
Use as a low foreground on the sunny side, with its own freely draining pot.
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Basil
Basil adds soft green foliage in its own sunny pot. Check its moisture separately from the olive and woody herbs.
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Size guide
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Frequently asked questions
Indoor Olive Tree · Olea europaea
Is a bright living room enough?
Only if the position also receives ample direct sun. Check the actual light on the canopy; a bright interior away from windows can be unsuitable.
Read moreWill it produce olives in Hong Kong?
Not reliably. Flowering depends on cultivar and growing conditions, including winter temperatures. Treat this plant primarily as an ornamental tree.
Read moreCan it stay outside through the rainy season?
A sunny, sheltered position can work if the pot drains freely. During persistent rain, prevent repeated soaking and inspect the outlet and saucer.
Read moreCan I keep the crown small by cutting it hard?
Prefer light, selective pruning. Repeated heavy cutting removes the foliage the tree needs; choose a position with room for its existing crown.
Read moreFrom our nursery to your home
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Is delivery included?
This tree meets the published free-delivery thresholds: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Stair carrying or special access may cost extra; confirm arrangements with us.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.