Bouteillan Potted Olive Tree

Bouteillan is a vigorous French olive cultivar grown primarily for oil. It develops a dense, upright canopy with narrow leaves and ovoid, slightly asymmetrical fruit. Botanical name: Olea europaea 'Bouteillan' Plant form: One potted nursery tree; size varies by season Organic status: Not sold as certified organic Origin: France Primary use: Oil USDA zones: 8–9 Sun: Full sun Soil: Well-drained soil Growth habit: Vigorous, upright standard tree with dense branching Pollination: A second compatible olive flowering at the same time may improve fruit set Harvest: Fruit maturity and oil yield vary with climate, irrigation, crop load, and harvest stage Planting and careChoose a full-sun site with excellent drainage. Dig a hole no deeper than the root ball and wider than the container. Set the tree at the same soil level it had in the pot, backfill with native soil, and water thoroughly. Keep the root zone evenly moist during establishment without leaving it waterlogged. Prune lightly to develop a balanced canopy and remove dead, damaged, or crossing growth. Mature size, flowering, harvest timing, and crop size vary with climate, tree age, pruning, pollination, water, and care. Container-grown trees require more frequent irrigation and periodic root and canopy management. Olives are bitter directly from the tree and must be cured before eating. See our olive growing guide, shop olive trees, or browse all potted fruit trees.