Olive tree diagnosis (photos)

[OlivesLemons]

This is my second olive tree. The last one does although this did coincide with last years heatwave when not a lot survived....

Got a new little one 6 weeks ago. Only have a balcony so it has to remain potted. Balcony is south facing and v sunny (reason for going with olive tree as I understand they love it and they're hardy).

I repotted this tree from smaller plastic tub it came in, into a bigger terracotta pot (giving space to grow) using soil mixed with small bit of gravel as advised. There is a saucer for drainage and pebbles round the top also.

I have noticed the "olive" seeds have been dropping off into the ground. Some top leaves have shrivelled a bit, although this has remained the same for a few weeks and not got particularly worse.

Any expertise out there as to the health of this little tree? What can I do to keep this one alive? How often should I be watering? (Online gardening advice is always v vague about this).

Photos attached.

Is your balcony windy? The shrivelled leaves could be caused by windy conditions. The seed drop could also just be a natural occurrence, bit like June drop on fruit tress when there’s too many fertilised fruits.
One thing I would do is remove the plastic ties from the trunk and attach the tree to the stake with a flexible tree tie.

Thanks @Beebumble2. The balcony is very sheltered so I don't think wind is the issue- though obviously the weather has been somewhat unseasonal so far this summer so it could be a possibility?

Thank you for the suggestion about the plastic ties. What does this do to the tree?

The plastic ties will eventually cut into the trunk of the tree as it grows, damaging the bark and allowing viruses to get in.

I have two Olive trees, about 6ft, but still with slender trunks. They are supported by stakes and tied in with flexible elastic tee ties which allow the trunk to grow. You can also get stronger adjustable rigid ties. Eventually the trunk will be strong enough not to need the stake.

*tree ties