Olea Europea Or Olive Tree Heavy Standard 45 Litre Pot

Olea europaea – Heavy Standard Olive Tree

Olea europaea, the classic Olive tree, is a timeless symbol of the Mediterranean. Supplied here as a heavy standard with a tall clear stem and a large, mature crown, it creates an instant statement for gardens, courtyards, or formal landscapes. With its silvery foliage, evergreen structure, and graceful form, it brings year-round elegance and a sense of permanence.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Small, creamy-white flowers may appear in warm summers, attracting pollinators.

• Summer: Silvery evergreen leaves shimmer in the sun, creating a cooling Mediterranean atmosphere.

• Autumn: Decorative fruits may form in long, hot summers.

• Winter: Evergreen crown provides strong structure and year-round interest.

Key Features

• Heavy standard form – Mature trunk with a tall clear stem and rounded crown.

• Mediterranean style – Silvery-grey foliage evokes timeless elegance.

• Evergreen – Year-round colour and structure.

• Instant impact – Large size creates maturity and presence immediately.

• Versatile – Ideal for large containers, avenues, or as a specimen.

Perfect For

• Specimen planting – A dramatic focal point for lawns, courtyards, or terraces.

• Avenues and driveways – Lined planting creates strong rhythm and symmetry.

• Formal gardens – Works beautifully with clipped hedges and topiary.

• Mediterranean planting – Pairs perfectly with lavender, rosemary, and stone paving.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Requires full sun and shelter from cold winds.

• Soil: Well-drained soil essential; thrives in gritty or sandy conditions.

• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions with protection from severe frost; wrap roots or crown in extreme cold.

• Care: Water regularly in summer, less in winter. Feed in spring and prune lightly to maintain crown shape.

Looks Great With

• Other evergreens – Bay, Pittosporum, or Ilex crenata balls for a formal look.

• Mediterranean companions – Lavender, Rosemary, and Santolina at its base.

• Gravel or courtyard gardens – Complements terracotta pots and stone paving.

• Seasonal bulbs – Underplant with Alliums or Tulips for spring contrast.

Olea europaea (Olive Tree) Heavy Standard offers instant impact with its mature size, evergreen crown, and silvery Mediterranean foliage. A superb choice for formal avenues, statement planting, or large pots, it brings elegance, structure, and timeless charm to the garden

Olea Europea Or Olive Tree Heavy Standard 45 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.