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Chinese olive

Olive is a small evergreen tree belonging to Oleaceae. Leaf blade leathery, lanceolate, sometimes oblong-ovate or elliptic; The fruit is oval and blue-black when ripe; The flowering period is April-May and the fruiting period is June-September.

Growing habits:

Olive may have originated in Asia Minor, and then it was widely cultivated in Mediterranean area, and now it is cultivated in subtropical areas all over the world. Dazhou, Sichuan is the olive capital of China.

It needs neutral and alkaline soil, and its PH value is between 6.5 and 8.0. I like a warm environment and need plenty of sunshine and good ventilation.

Edible value:

The oil content of olive fruit is about 25%, and its oil is rich in nutrients and functional active components, which has the functions of preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and anti-tumor.

Maintenance method:

1. Potted soil: Medium alkaline soil is needed, not acidic soil, and the pH value can be adjusted by adding quicklime; 1~2 years need to change the pot 1 time.

2, temperature: it likes a warm environment, it is best to maintain 20 ~ 30℃, although some varieties are relatively cold-resistant, but it is best to provide it with a warm environment in winter.

3. Lighting: You need plenty of sunshine, you must keep it during the growing season, and you should pay attention to shading in summer.

4, moisture: it likes a humid environment, keep moisture during the growth period, and pour it thoroughly.

5. Pruning: Cut off diseased branches and dead branches in time every day. A lot of pruning is best done in the dormant period, and it can be trimmed into lollipop shape.

6. Fertilization: Apply 1 times slow-release granular fertilizer every week during the vigorous growth period, and don't apply too much fertilizer at ordinary times.