Olive

Olive forage is relished by cattle, sheep, goats and camels (Le Houérou, 1980). It can be browsed by livestock or cut and brought fresh to… Read More »Can Sheep Eat Raw Olives?

Citrus and olive trees are beautiful. Being able to walk outside and pick fresh produce feels like a luxury. Fruit trees are a lovely addition… Read More »Will Olive Tree Attract Rats?

Mature, trained goats will selectively graze Russian olive seedlings and young trees. Are olive trees safe for goats? Nevertheless, green olive leaves and small olive… Read More »Can Goats Eat Russian Olive Tree?

Ruminants like goats and cows will eat the olive. The pit is primarily lignin and cellulose, like wood, so is not digested. Can goats eat… Read More »Can Goats Eat Olives Off Tree?

Squirrels gather and store their seeds. Birds, especially blackbirds, devour them, although the experts claim there is no proof that multiple bird species depend on… Read More »What Animals Do Olive Trees Attract?

Roots can grow as deep as 40 feet; symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria in roots allow Russian olive to grow on bare-mineral substrate. Fragrant, yellow flowers arranged… Read More »Do Russian Olive Trees Have Deep Roots?

Russian Olive grows fast and smells good, two ideal characteristics. However, the destructive habits of these non-native, invasive species were quickly discovered by residents in… Read More »Do Russian Olive Trees Smell Good?

These silvery leafed trees gulp up 75 gallons of water a day and eagerly push out native trees, including willows and cottonwoods. Are Russian olive… Read More »Do Russian Olive Trees Use A Lot Of Water?

yes, they’re safe. Is olive safe for parrots? We have used a variety of olive in the past and our birds showed no ill effects.… Read More »Is Olive Trees Safe For Parrots?

Brining olives when they are green is a great way to cure them, and green olives are the only olives suitable for what, admittedly, is… Read More »Can You Cure Green Olives?