Olea europaea – Mature Olive Tree Elegance in a Heavy Tree Form
Bring timeless Mediterranean character and year-round structure to your garden with a magnificent Olive Tree (Olea europaea) in a 130 Litre Pot. Grown into a beautifully shaped heavy tree form, this mature specimen offers instant impact and architectural presence, perfect for patios, courtyards, entrances, or feature planting in larger gardens and landscapes.
With its silvery-green evergreen foliage, gnarled trunk, and sculptural form, the Olive tree brings a sense of age, elegance, and southern charm to any outdoor space. Hardy, resilient, and surprisingly easy to care for, it’s a superb long-term investment that only becomes more beautiful with time.
Why Choose a Mature Olive Tree?
Instant Mediterranean Style
The iconic silvery-green foliage and characterful form bring timeless elegance and a touch of the Mediterranean to gardens, terraces, and courtyards.
Impressive Mature Specimen
Supplied as a heavy tree in a 130 litre pot, this olive tree has an established trunk and canopy, offering immediate structure and impact.
Evergreen & Year-Round Appeal
Retains its beautiful foliage throughout the year, providing continuous texture, colour, and architectural form.
Subtle Seasonal Interest
Produces delicate, fragrant white flowers in summer, sometimes followed by small fruit in warm seasons.
Versatile & Architectural
Perfect as a standalone feature, in pairs framing entrances, or as a striking focal point in contemporary or traditional garden designs.
Hardy & Long-Lived
Extremely long-lived and tolerant of drought, pruning, and container growth. Suitable for UK gardens with proper care and winter protection.
How to Grow Olea europaea (Olive Tree)
Position:
Best in full sun and a sheltered spot, ideally south- or west-facing. Protect from cold, drying winds in winter.
Soil:
Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. In containers, use a loam-based compost with added grit for excellent drainage.
Watering:
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top of the soil to dry between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Pruning:
Prune lightly in late spring or early summer to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
Growth Habit:
A slow-growing evergreen tree with a rounded crown and gnarled trunk. Mature specimens can live for centuries and develop even more character with age.
Hardiness:
Hardy in most UK regions with some winter protection in colder areas. Container-grown trees can be moved to sheltered spots or wrapped in severe frost.
Design Ideas
Use as a focal point in large containers on patios, courtyards, or terraces.
Plant in pairs to frame doorways, gateways, or garden entrances.
Incorporate into Mediterranean-style gardens with lavender, rosemary, and terracotta for a classic look.
Combine with modern hard landscaping for a striking architectural statement.
Final Thought
With its timeless beauty, sculptural form, and evergreen character, a 130 Litre Heavy Olive Tree is more than a plant — it’s a living statement piece. Whether used as a centrepiece, a pair of entrance trees, or part of a Mediterranean-style scheme, this mature Olea europaea brings elegance, texture, and enduring charm to any garden or outdoor space.
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.
