malik

very true...a black olive will drop it's leaves very easily. They do not enjoy roots pruning very much either. you must do it in the hotest month of the year! They are not as fragile though as some suggest. In fact, after repotting last year, i accidently watering with soapy water and filled the pot with soap! I rinsed it out completely and waited to see the effects. The tree dropped every single leaf!

But after about a week it put on new growth and looks better than ever! Tricky tree at first , but when it acclimates to your climate and regime, it is not too bad to care for.

I like this idea. it is nice to have a post started about a certain type of tree and have everyone give their feedback and tips on growing it.

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