How Often Should You Water a Potted Olive Tree

The week after you’ve re-potted make sure to water your tree every day to help establish roots. Afterward, you will need to water your little tree 1-2 times per week. In the winter, you can stretch this to once every 2 weeks.

How do you care for a potted olive tree?

Place your container grown olive trees in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of full sunlight each day. Make sure not to overwater. Only water when the top several inches (5 to 10 cm.) of soil have dried out completely – when it comes to olives, it’s better to water too little than too much.

Can olive trees get too much water?

The olive is a drought-lover, and too much water held in heavy clay will rot its shallow roots and kill the tree. According to the University of California, excessive water is the main cause of olive death in the state.