Image: Olive Tree Growth Timeline from Planting to Harvest

The image is a wide, landscape-oriented infographic illustrating a chronological timeline of olive tree growth stages, presented from left to right against a calm rural landscape. In the background, soft rolling hills, distant mountains, and a pale blue sky with light clouds create a Mediterranean countryside atmosphere. The foreground is a continuous strip of earth where each growth stage is visually anchored. On the far left, a pair of human hands gently places a small olive seedling into freshly turned soil, symbolizing the planting stage. A small hand trowel rests nearby, reinforcing the agricultural context. Moving rightward, the next stage shows a young sapling supported by a wooden stake, with a few narrow, silvery-green leaves beginning to branch out, representing early establishment. The third stage depicts a growing olive tree with a thicker trunk, fuller foliage, and a more balanced canopy, indicating several years of steady development. Continuing along the timeline, the maturing tree appears larger and more robust, with a twisted, textured trunk and dense leaves that suggest strength, resilience, and age. The fifth stage shows the olive tree in flowering and fruiting, with clusters of small white blossoms and green olives visible among the leaves. At the far right, the harvest stage is represented by a farmer wearing practical field clothing and a hat, using a long pole to gently knock olives from the branches. Beneath the tree, woven baskets are filled with freshly harvested olives, emphasizing abundance and completion of the growth cycle. Below all stages runs a curved arrow-shaped timeline that visually connects each phase, reinforcing the sense of progression over time. Clear labels beneath each illustration identify the stages—Planting, Young Sapling, Growing Tree, Maturing Tree, and Flowering & Fruiting—with approximate year ranges that communicate the long-term nature of olive cultivation. The overall color palette is earthy and natural, dominated by greens, browns, and soft sky blues, giving the image an educational yet warm and approachable tone. The composition balances realism with illustrative clarity, making it suitable for teaching, agricultural guides, sustainability materials, or educational timelines about olive farming.

The image is related to: A Complete Guide to Growing Olives at Home Successfully