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[eds]

A sunny balcony and the right climate are the essential things; that, and time.
When to plant: Spring
Soil and watering: ordinary potting soil; Keep the soil lightly moist.
Care of the tree: pruning with caution for the first four years: remove branches under 3 feet.
Plant hygiene: watch out for scale infestation, insects, ants and weeds.

2014-05-18 Source:  grow an olive tree in a container

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[Vakarian]

Could you elaborate on the climate? As far as I am concerned sunny balcony or a garden or a terrace is easier obtained than actually correct weather conditions. It's a brilliant idea and I approve but I doubt I could do it in my place. Even if - somehow - I was able to have fruits on my tree, they wouldn't have the taste quality comparable to those from Mediterranean.

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Superficial damage to olive trees begins when temperatures fall into the low 20s.
. . . Significant damage occurs by mid-teens.
. . . Single digit temperatures are fatal.
In areas colder than Zone 8 (10?F), Olive trees must be grown indoors during the winter.
. . . Choose a place for your Olive tree that receives full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sun each day).
. . . A location near a sunny, south-facing window is ideal.
. . . Take care to position your plant away from heat vents and radiators and not too close to a window,
. . . which can act as a magnifying glass and literally “fry” the leaves.

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[Shortpoet-GTD]

Thanks Ed. Solutions are always better than folks that say- "It can't be done."

[suzukarussell]

Shortpoet-GTD, on 22 September 2014 - 10:02 AM, said:

Thanks Ed. Solutions are always better than folks that say- "It can't be done."

An idea can be helpful to find out the right solution of the issue.

[tiger lily]

I'm growing a grapefruit tree inside. Don't ask me why though.