Olive trees love constant weather
It is no coincidence that olives - despite numerous attempts to the contrary - do not thrive in tropical and subtropical areas. First of all, it is too hot for them and, secondly, much too humid. The undemanding plants do not tolerate moisture and high humidity very well. Even bigger ones Plantations north of the Mediterranean have only been able to last for a few years. Olive groves in Germany are about froze to death during severe winter periods. Olives are not Sensitive to frost per se, their resistance to cold depends on the variety. Some Varieties of olives tolerate the cold better than others, but everyone has to face severe cold spells and constant temperature fluctuations to be protected. Olives love constant weather conditions without too great a difference between day and night.
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The more sun the better
The sunnier the location of the olive tree, the better it will develop. As a rule, however, olive trees also accept partially shaded locations. However, you should make sure that the tree is as free as possible and also
the roots are not overgrown are, for example by creeping or other plants.Tips & Tricks
Also make sure that the olive trees kept in the apartment or in the greenhouse are given a sunny spot. Lack of light acknowledged the olive with increased leaf shedding.
