Olive Tree - Tree of Peace - Olea europaea - 4" POT | 
| Brand: Tropical Plants
Category: Lawn & Patio
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 8297
ASIN: B000P388P6
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| Features:
| • | Live plants are shipped on Monday and Tuesday | | • | Plant is growing in a 4 inch pot | | • | Proper name is Olea Europaea | | • | Also called Tree of Peace |
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Product Description
"The olive is native to the Mediterranean region, tropical and central Asia and various parts of Africa. The olive has a history almost as long as that of Western civilization, it's development being one of civilized man's first accomplishments. At a site in Spain, carbon-dating has shown olive seed found there to be eight thousand years old. O. europaea may have been cultivated independently in two places, Crete and Syria. Archeological evidence suggest that olives were being grown in Crete as long ago as 2,500 B.C. From Crete and Syria olives spread to Greece, Rome and other parts of the Mediterranean area. Olives are also grown commercially in California, Australia and South Africa. There is some disagreement over when the trees first appeared in California. Some say they were introduced in 1769 when seeds brought from Mexico were planted. Others site the date 1785 when trees were brought in to make olive oil." The high position held by the Olive tree in ancient as in modern days may be realized when it is remembered that Moses exempted from military service men who would work at its cultivation, and that in Scriptural and classical writings the oil is mentioned as a symbol of goodness and purity, and the tree as representing peace and happiness. The oil, in addition to its wide use in diet, was burnt in the sacred lamps of temples, while the victor in the Olympic games was crowned with its leaves. Olives are not native to the Americas; they were introduced by early Spanish and French settlers. Olive trees were first brought to California in the 18th Century by early Spanish missionaries, who carried with their trees a tradition of agriculture over 5,000 years old. From ancient Greece to modern Spain, the olive tree has played an integral role in many cultures.
Hardy in zones 8-11. In cooler regions grow as a Patio Plant or House Plant!
Makes a very unusual bonsai!
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| Customer Reviews:
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 So far, so good ... November 3, 2007
KIM MCDANIEL (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
10/31/07
I just received the (very small) olive tree in the mail in very good condition -- it was well-packed in excelsior & there was masking tape over the sides of the 4" pot to keep the soil intact. I planted the tree in an 8.5" ceramic pot with an 1/4" layer of sand over the top of the soil to protect the basil & Italian parsley seeds that I scattered around the base. Then I watered it & set it out on my back porch (southern exposure/full sun) & so now we'll see what happens ...
11/27/07
Out of the 4 live plants that I ordered from this company (1 olive, 1 pineapple, 1 blueberry, 1 banana), the only one that's not suffering AT ALL from transplant shock is the olive tree. And, incredibly, the tree's 2 lone branches (8" & 12") are already starting to show new growth. (Technically it's fall here in sunny Southern California, but we're still having quite warm days -- 70 to 90 degrees F.) So far, so good!
growing good August 29, 2009
Benjamin Bonk (Dunedin,FL USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
doubled in size only a couple of monthes old we've had a good rainy season and used compost
That's service! April 30, 2009
Jose L. Martinez (Fajardo, PR USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Immaculate delivery! Fast! As expected-no, wait! Better! Best delivery time, best packaging, best e-follow-up service--EVER!
great products & service December 14, 2008
Angelo D. Donegan (jacksonville, fl)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was very pleased with your product it arrived in awesome shape - will definitely do business in future
olive tree October 31, 2008
Peggy Bragg
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
A year ago I ordered this plant and it came quickly and in beautiful shape. In a year it has grown beautifully and has hardly lost a leaf!1 Olive Tree - Tree of Peace - Olea europaea - 5" POT
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