Duncan Heenan wrote:
Great treat in store! Tomorrow I shall be planting 2, 2metre high
olive trees in my 'Mediterranean orchard' (actually on the Isle of
Wight) . Any advice would be appreciated!

Care to tell how much they cost and where from?

pk
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I planted one nearly three years ago. It was a skinny four=footer at the time. Below is a link to a pic taken two years later. (Spring 2004)
Although it comes from a dry area, I found it enjoyed a good soaking every week through it's first 2 summers.
Isle of Wight should be fine as I live on the coast in the south-west and it is quite exposed.

I also put fish,blood and bone in the planting hole.

http://www.lauryworld.com/gardengrow/olive04.jpg

Regards

Laury