Olive tree pruning in Grasse
The olive tree is part of the Pays de Grasse landscape. Well pruned, it stays beautiful, airy and vigorous for generations. Badly pruned, it fills with suckers and takes years to recover.
When should an olive tree be pruned?
- The crown has become too dense, air and light no longer get through
- Suckers at the base and water shoots are multiplying
- Dead wood or damaged branches clutter the tree
- The olive tree has grown too large or unbalanced
How Cédric prunes an olive tree
- 1
Look at the tree
Age, vigour, shape: every olive tree is different, so pruning is decided after looking at it.
- 2
Open up the centre
Branches that cross or crowd the middle are removed, to let air and light in.
- 3
Remove what's not needed
Dead wood, suckers and water shoots are removed, without cutting more than necessary.
- 4
Respect its shape
Measured cuts that keep the tree's silhouette: no severe pruning.
Good to know
- The usual season: from late winter to early spring, once the hard frosts are over.
- Light, regular pruning is better than occasional severe pruning: cut too hard, an olive tree responds with a forest of water shoots.
- A century-old olive tree is pruned with even more care: its wood heals slowly.
Frequently asked questions
When should an olive tree be pruned?
Usually from late winter to early spring, once the hard frosts are over. Cédric will advise you according to your tree's condition.
Does an olive tree need pruning every year?
Light, regular pruning suits it better than occasional severe pruning. How often depends on the tree and what you expect from it.
Can an olive tree that's too big be reduced?
Yes, gradually, over several prunings. A sudden reduction weakens it and causes lots of suckers.
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