As I have said before it is really difficult to kill an olive tree. The result is that you can transplant them rather easily. Thus here and there on the Riviera you come across great grand-daddy olive trees in what look like tiny tubs waiting to be sold to someone for their new garden. The ones in the picture are at least 100 years old and most likely more than double that. As always clicking on the picture gets an enlargement and go here for the olive flowers of last week
PS Yes I know its Thursday not Friday - may be a bit busy tomorrow as I have to cope with aged parents, builders and work