Olive tree: when to put it out?

In the winter quarters, the olive tree is safe from frost. But his favorite place is in the fresh air under the sunshine. Therefore you should olive tree get out as soon as possible. Read here when he can go outside.

Put out in front of ice saints

For many non-hardy plants the ice saints are an important date, because only then is there guaranteed freedom from frost outdoors. Some hobby gardeners also apply this rule to the olive. This is unnecessary, because in most cases you can and should put the olive tree outside earlier.

A notice: In the event of an unexpected onset of winter, you must remove the olive tree that has already been put out in good time protect against frost. The use of fleece to cover the entire plant is recommended. With longer late frosts, the olive can also retreat to its winter quarters.

Olive tree is hardy

Despite its Mediterranean origin the olive tree is not absolutely sensitive to frost. He easily handles low sub-zero temperatures, i. H. gone without major damage. Especially if he's been exposed to them from the beginning of his life, giving him a chance to get used to them. Then it can also withstand -10 °C, if necessary. supported by suitable protective measures.

Tip: In order to keep the hibernation period short, you should quarter your olive tree as late as possible. If the autumn stays mild for a long time, the move should wait!

Observe the course of the winter

The only thing that decides when the tree can go outside is the temperature. It is important to ensure a certain continuity, because the olive tree does not want to come in and out all the time.

• ideal time to leave may vary
• The course of winter decides this every year
• possible from mid-February to mid-April
• Temperature should not drop below -5°C for weeks
• Getting out in mild regions is usually possible earlier than in rough areas

Tip: Follow the long-term forecast of the German Weather Service for your federal state from mid-February so that you don't miss the ideal time for moving out of the winter quarters or to avoid missing it. not to act too soon and risk damage to the foliage or worse.

winter quarters

the Conditions in winter quarters determine when the olive tree can go out:

• the warmer and darker, the shorter the hibernation
• longer hibernation in bright and cool conditions

A notice: Especially when it rains continuously, the olive tree can stay longer in the area, because the Mediterranean tree cannot stand cold, wet weather.

New location

From when you can put the olive tree outside also depends on which location you can provide it outside. The more protected it is, the sooner the tree can leave its winter quarters.

• initially protect it from wind and rain
• e.g. B. on a covered terrace
• close to a house wall that radiates heat at night
• only put them in their final location when the temperature is above 12 °C

Tip: The leafy olive tree reacts sensitively to UV radiation after hibernation. So get used to the sun and light slowly to avoid burns.

Care before moving out

The right time has come, the temperature is right, the place has been found. Nevertheless, the olive tree should not immediately move into its new place. Before that, its owner needs to take care of some care points:

• tree in fresh substrate repot
• Possibly. use a larger pot
• crown shapely cut back and thin out
• cut out dead branches

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