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Sophie King

How to prune olive trees - experts share their top tips to keep your olive tree thriving

Front door with two olive trees.

Olive trees are attractive and versatile features both inside the home and outdoors. Though they are generally low-maintenance, it’s important to know how to prune olive trees to keep these small garden trees looking as healthy as possible. You might even bag yourself some fruit as a reward.

'Pruning olive trees is essential for maintaining their health and ensuring you give your tree the best chance at producing olives as the fruit grows on new wood,' explains Jamie Shipley, gardening expert and Managing Director at Hedges Direct.

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