Think of a martini glass, very apt for an olive tree. This particular shape helps sunlight penetrate and encourages growth. "Stand back regularly and check the overall shape as you go.

Designers have lately been warming to the tree, its wood and olive hues. Olive trees Outdoors, olives are hardy through zones 8-11, and zone 7 if you can protect them from wind.

Pick your own ancient olive tree to transplant to your garden Spend a weekend in wine country at the Mount family’s private guesthouse sampling nearby vineyards Enjoy a year’s supply of ...