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Can I leave my pot-grown olive tree outside for the winter?

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Olives are quite hardy and some can survive winter temperatures of down -10C for the branches and stems. The roots are less tough, so wrap the pot in 2-3 layers of bubble wrap. In extreme cold cover the stems with horticultural fleece held in place with clothes pegs. Moving your plant to a warm, sheltered spot will also help.

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