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FAQ
Can I grow this tree indoors?
Yes, the Arbequina Olive Tree can be grown indoors as long as it gets plenty of light. It’s a popular indoor specimen because of its manageable size. Place it by the sunniest window you have (southern or western exposure is best). If you can provide 6+ hours of direct light (or supplement with a grow light), your olive tree should thrive indoors. Many people keep their Arbequina in a pot, outdoors on a deck or patio during warm months, and then bring it inside during winter. It will continue to live year-round and even produce olives in a container with the right care.
Does it ship potted, or bare-root?
We ship our Arbequina Olive Trees in their pots with soil. That means your tree arrives already established in its growing medium, which greatly reduces transplant shock. You won’t receive a bare-root plant; instead, it comes with its root system intact and soil around it. This way, you can either keep it in that pot for a short time or transfer it to a larger pot or into the ground when it arrives. (Be sure to water it when it arrives, and give it a day or two in partial shade to recover from shipping before planting in full sun.)
Do I need a second tree for pollination?
No, you only need one! The Arbequina is self-pollinating, so a single tree will produce olives on its own. The flowers are perfect (having both male and female parts) and will set fruit without another olive tree nearby. However, like many fruiting plants, having a second olive tree of the same or another variety can sometimes increase your overall yield. But it’s completely optional – you’ll get plenty of olives with just one Arbequina Olive Tree.
How long until I get olives, and what do I do with them?
Patience is rewarded! Many Arbequina Olive Trees begin to produce fruit within 1–2 years of planting (faster if you start with the 3-gallon size, which is more mature). It’s even possible you’ll see a few olives in the very first year. By the second or third year, you should enjoy a more robust harvest as the tree settles in. Once you pick your olives, you’ll need to cure them (olives are naturally bitter straight off the tree). Curing is easy – it involves soaking the olives in brine or salt for a few weeks to remove bitterness. After that, you’ll have delicious table olives! Alternatively, if you have a lot of olives, you can press them to make a small batch of homemade olive oil. Arbequina olives are known for making excellent, buttery oil. Either way, it’s an amazing experience to enjoy olives you grew yourself.
Can it survive cold winters?
Arbequina Olive Trees are cold-hardy to about 15–20°F once established, which corresponds to USDA Zone 7. In zones 8-10, you can plant it outside and it will handle the winters in those regions. If your area regularly drops below 15°F (Zone 6 or lower), you should plan to grow the tree in a container and bring it indoors or into a protected garage/greenhouse during the coldest months. The tree itself is evergreen but will slow down in cold weather. If exposed to freezing temperatures below its tolerance, it can suffer damage. So in chilly climates, treat it like a houseplant in winter and an outdoor patio plant in summer. With that strategy, people even in Zone 4 or 5 have successfully grown Arbequina Olives by overwintering them indoors.
What does “Alive & Fruiting Guarantee” mean?
It’s our special 1-year guarantee that your tree will live and bear fruit within the first year. We are confident in the quality and maturity of our Arbequina Olive Trees. If you care for your tree as directed and it fails to survive the year or doesn’t set any fruit by the end of the first growing season, just contact us. We will provide a free replacement tree. (Note: Even young olive trees often flower and fruit, but the number of olives will increase as the tree gets older and larger. Sometimes the first-year fruit is just a handful – but that’s still an exciting sign! Our guarantee ensures you’ll at least see that first step toward fruiting.)
Bring Mediterranean Beauty to Your Garden!
Ready to enjoy fresh olives and a touch of the Mediterranean at home? Don’t miss this chance to own your very own Arbequina Olive Tree. It’s a wonderful conversation piece, a fruitful hobby, and a beautiful addition to any space. Order online now and we’ll ship your tree straight from our nursery to your doorstep – growing your own olives has never been easier. Embrace the joy of harvesting olives, and bring home the Arbequina Olive Tree today. Your garden (and taste buds) will thank you!
🌳 Buy Your Arbequina Olive Tree Now – and start your olive-growing adventure!