Olive Trees

What is So Special About Olive Trees

Olive trees are becoming increasingly popular garden plants as they’re hardy down to around -2°C. They’re low-maintenance, provide year-round beauty either indoors or outdoors, and are a non-toxic plant choice for homes with children and pets.

The benefits of having an olive tree go way beyond aesthetics. These beautiful plants help purify the air by filtering out pollutants like benzene and formaldehyde, and their fruit is a rich source of vitamin E and antioxidants.

Olive trees can also live for thousands of years, making them a meaningful, life-long gift for someone special in your life, a living heirloom that can be passed down for generations with the proper care. Symbolising peace, wisdom, and prosperity, olive trees offer both beauty and depth to spaces.

Who Are Olive Trees For?

Olive trees are a wonderful plant gift for many people, including:

• People who are looking to add a Mediterranean feel to their garden or patio.
• Families with children or pets wanting a non-toxic, low-maintenance plant.
• Gift givers who want a thoughtful, long-lasting present for their loved one.
• Anyone wanting the benefits of nature in their home.
• Busy people who spend much of their day out of the house and need a plant that requires minimal care.

Olive plants thrive in environments with full sun or bright light, making them ideal for homes with south-facing windows or rooms that get lots of light. However, olive trees can withstand temperatures as low as -2°C, so they are happiest outside.

Our Olive Tree Variants

Olive Tree

Our olive trees are Sicilian-grown plants that come with beautiful silvery foliage. They’re medium-sized, making them perfect for smaller rooms.

Large Olive Tree

Large olive trees are a wonderful feature plant for larger gardens, with their silvery-green foliage, and may even produce olives with the right conditions and care.

Olive Bush

Our olive bushes, or baby olive trees, are a younger plant that are a great size for windowsills or patio table tops. Olive bushes are perfect for people who want to nurture a bush into a tree.

How to Care for Your Olive Tree?

Although olive trees are known for being incredibly low-maintenance, there are some ways to ensure the proper care of your plant in order to help it thrive:

• Watering: olive trees only require watering about once a week. However, keep an eye on the top few inches of soil. Once this is fully dry, it’s time to water again.
• Light and location: olive trees need a bright, sunny spot, ideally south or west facing to thrive.
• Soil and potting: ensure your olive tree is in well-draining soil. For potted trees, a mixture of compost and grit allows for excellent drainage.
• Pruning: lightly prune your tree in mid-spring and then more heavily in early to mid-summer.

Your olive tree will arrive with easy-to-follow care instructions so you can help it settle in beautifully. And if you ever need extra advice, we’re just a message away!

Olive Tree Delivery

Each olive tree is carefully hand-packed and delivered gift-wrapped, ready to make a striking impression. You can include a handwritten gift card with your personal message, and select your preferred pot style directly on the product page to create a truly thoughtful gift that has been customised to the recipient.

Why Choose Plants4Presents for Your Olive Trees?

At Plants4Presents, we care deeply about the plants we nurture at our Sussex-based plant nursery. The team is the heart of the business, providing exceptional customer service and updating our website frequently with pictures and information about each plant so you know exactly what you’re purchasing.

As plant lovers, caring for the environment is at the heart of what we do. We installed a biomass boiler back in 2012 to provide sustainable heat for our plants at the nursery, all our packaging plastic free and both fully compostable or recyclable and we’re constantly striving to reduce our impact on the environment.

We take care of everything for you once you press the purchase button, from handwriting your greeting card to delivering your plant in perfect condition on the day you specify.

FAQs

How fast do olive trees grow?

They’re slow-growing plants, adding about 10–15 cm of height per year indoors. This makes them easy to manage and ideal for long-term indoor decor.

How big will my olive tree grow indoors?

When grown inside in a cool room, olive trees typically reach between 4–6 feet tall, depending on the pot size and pruning. They’re ideal for bright living spaces, entryways, or patios.

How long do olive trees live?

Olive trees are known for their incredible longevity — they can live for hundreds, even thousands, of years with proper care. Your plant can truly become a lasting part of your family and home.

Will my indoor olive tree produce olives?

Yes, it can! With the right light, care, and a bit of patience, mature olive trees may produce fruit even indoors but they will always be happiest outside

What’s the best way to water my olive tree?

Let the soil dry out slightly between waterings. Olive trees don’t like to sit in soggy soil — think of their Mediterranean roots! A well-draining pot and occasional deep watering work best.

How long will it take for my olive tree to produce fruit?

Fruit-bearing depends on the age and growing conditions. Most olive trees start producing olives after 3–5 years, so even our smallest olive bushes can produce flowers and fruits in their first year with you. Keep them in a sunny spot outside for the best chance of fruits but many gardeners keep them primarily for their decorative appeal.