The plant you are interested in is the Olea europaea, the classic Olive Tree, presented as a "standard stem"—a very elegant form where the plant is trained with a straight, clear trunk and a rounded head of foliage. Your tree, standing at a substantial 90cm tall in its 19cm pot, is a graceful and timeless addition that perfectly encapsulates the Mediterranean aesthetic.

🌿 Foliage, Form, and Appearance

The Olive Tree is a quintessential evergreen plant, providing beautiful foliage all year long. Its leaves are narrow and somewhat firm, described as leathery, and display a classic silvery-green colour. This unique, soft hue and the elegant, sparse arrangement contribute significantly to the plant's Mediterranean look and feel. Your tree's characteristic trunk gives it a sculptural quality and a mature, sophisticated appearance. It does not have any spines.

📏 Size and Growth

At 90cm, your Olea europaea is already an impressive size. The "standard stem" form is specifically cultivated to maintain a neat, contained habit. While a mature tree can become large, when kept in a pot, its growth is limited, allowing you to easily maintain its current form and height through selective pruning. It will remain a manageable, elegant focal point for many years.

🌸 Flowering and Fruiting

The Olive Tree typically produces small, subtle, creamy-white flowers in late spring or early summer (May–June). These blooms are not visually dramatic but possess a light, pleasant fragrance. If the tree is mature and receives enough sun, it may produce small olives (fruit) in the late autumn (October–December). The production of fruit is a charming bonus and depends heavily on light levels and pollination.

💧 Care and Environment

This tree is renowned for its hardiness and straightforward care, provided its core need for sunshine is met.

• Placement: This plant absolutely prefers a sunny location. It is versatile and can be placed both indoors and outdoors. It is perfect for a patio or balcony outdoors, or placed in a sunny spot indoors with lots of light (such as a south-facing window). Plenty of sun is essential for robust growth and potential fruiting.

• Water Requirements: The Olive Tree is somewhat drought-tolerant. You should allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Water moderately—enough to soak the root ball—and increase watering to be more frequent during warm periods. Good drainage is crucial to prevent the roots from sitting in soggy soil.

Note: The fruit (olives) and leaves of the Olea europaea are non-toxic. However, raw olives are extremely bitter and require curing before they are palatable for consumption.