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Re: Olives Everywhere

>I just bought a house in Oakland, Calif.  There is a strip of
>land/grass between the sidewalk and the street (about 50 feet long but I
>have to measure) and I want to put some trees there, including at least one
>olive.  I grew up with an olive tree in my front yard (in San Diego) and it
>was wonderful (and a great climbing tree too).

Cyndi -- a caution:  Olive trees drop tremendous amounts of fruit that are
round and squishy -- probably not suited for a sidewalk as 1) the olives
make stains if that concerns you, and 2) they are hazardous to pedestrians.
I've stepped on the little buggers before and it is not a pleasant
experience, you sometimes end up on your rear end with an unsightly brown
stain right on your --- well, you get the picture.  My parents always
yelled at us not to track the olives into the house as they stain the
carpet as well.  My recommendation is to plant it away from a sidewalk or
any other walkway....

: }

Nan

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Nan Sterman, "gardening addict"
Olivenhain, California
Sunset Zone 24, USDA Zone 10b or 11
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