[Craig T]

Originally Posted by john70t

If you have a fruiting olive tree, you are a lucky man.
I've heard their sweet spot is about 20-50 years and only under the right conditions.

Our property was part of a large olive grove subdivided in the 60's. We have three olive trees that were left from the original orchard by the first buyer of the parcel, who didn't build here until 1974. They produce so many d@mned olives that we used to spray two of them to prevent fruiting.

This one is over 100 years old and is loaded with blossoms this year. Some are already showing baby olives.