In this country, olive trees are often cultivated in containers and underplanting is particularly useful for such Mediterranean plants. On the one hand, underplanting offers a certain degree of winter protection. On the other hand, it can keep weeds and vermin away and reduce the evaporation of water.
Which plants are suitable for planting under an olive tree?
Particularly suitable for underplanting an olive tree areMediterranean plantswith similar location requirements, but which require a certainshadingprovided by the olive treetolerateThese can include herbs, ground covers and perennials such as:
- Thyme or lavender
- Small evergreen or creeping juniper
- Rockrose or ice plant
Plant olive tree in the pot with herbs
Underplanting the olive tree with herbs thatoriginally from the Mediterranean region and therefore have similar location preferences have proven successful. You should know how to deal with the temporary dryness in the pot and not get too close to the olive tree and its roots. It is advisable to plant the herbs under planting as early as possible and not too close to the trunk area. Perfectly suited are:
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Oregano
- Olive herb
- Lavender
- Tarragon
- Hyssop
Plant the olive tree in the pot with ground cover plants
Ground cover plants have the great advantage that they cover the earth and protect the olive tree from dried out soil. In addition, they offer him some protection in winter. Last but not least, ground cover suppresses weeds and you can save yourself having to regularly pluck out unwanted plants. But not all ground cover plants are suitable. You should make do withbarrenanddry soilas well asshallow roots The following ground cover plants are a fabulous underplant Olive tree:
- creeping juniper
- Small Periwinkle
- Carpet Gypsophila
- Roman Chamomile
- Pillow soapwort
- hornwort
Plant the olive tree in the pot with perennials
Perennials that are intended to underplant an olive tree should conform to the soil requirements of the olive tree. Adry substratethat is ratherpoor in nutrients and already rooted by the olive tree should not pose a problem for the perennials. Furthermore, low growth is recommended so that the olive tree is not oppressed at the crown. These perennials are wonderful for planting underneath:
- Spanish Daisy
- Catnip
- Rockrose
- Widow Flower
- Lunchflower
Planting olive trees outdoors
If you live in particularly mild regions and have planted the olive tree outdoors, you can also plant it there beautifully and sensibly. In addition to the look, the focus is on thewinter protection. Plants that cover the root area of the olive tree even in winter are an ideal choice for this.
- Evergreen
- Ivy
- Fat Man
- Storksbill
- Bergenia
- Carpet stonecrop
- Lavender
Tip
No underplanting: then take protective measures
An olive tree does not necessarily require underplanting. If you decide against it, make sure that your olive tree is protected not only from frost, but also from moisture and, ideally, overwintered in a pot in a frost-free place.
