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Please help me shape this Olive Tree

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IcanBe · 16/06/2026 18:54

My olive tree has gone grown into a totally out of shape this year. Looks like it’s having a bad hair day. Any ideas of when to trim it or how to tame it would be really appreciated.

Please help me shape this Olive Tree
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MIAMNER · 16/06/2026 19:50

I would get on with it, it’s lovely and healthy and will take shaping well. I pruned my olive tree in early spring and it has bounced back beautifully. Always cut back to just above a leaf node.

IcanBe · 16/06/2026 20:07

Thanks MIAMNER - I’ll get shaping it tomorrow.

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PerditaCampbellBlack · 16/06/2026 20:09

You should be aiming for a wine glass shape. Open centre.

IcanBe · 16/06/2026 21:52

Thank you for this advice. Will definitely give it a go

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