Olea Europea Or Olive Tree Heavy Standard 20/25cm Girth 45 Litre Pot

Olea europaea – Heavy Standard Olive Tree (20/25cm Girth)

Olea europaea, the iconic Olive tree, brings timeless Mediterranean character to gardens and landscapes. Supplied here as a heavy standard with a 20/25cm girth trunk, it offers instant maturity with a tall, clear stem and a large, rounded evergreen crown. Perfect as a specimen tree, avenue planting, or a statement feature in courtyards and terraces.

Seasonal Highlights

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

• Summer: Narrow, silvery-green leaves shimmer in sunlight, creating a cooling Mediterranean feel.

• Autumn: Decorative fruit may form in hot, sunny summers.

• Winter: Evergreen crown maintains strong structure and silvery colour.

Key Features

• Heavy standard form – 20/25cm girth trunk with a tall, clear stem and mature crown.

• Mediterranean style – Instantly brings elegance and a touch of the exotic.

• Evergreen – Year-round structure and colour.

• Instant maturity – Larger girth trunk creates immediate presence.

• Versatile – Equally effective in large containers, formal planting, or as a specimen.

Perfect For

• Feature planting – A dramatic focal point for patios, terraces, or lawns.

• Avenues and driveways – Plant in rows for symmetry and formality.

• Mediterranean-inspired gardens – Complements lavender, rosemary, and stone paving.

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

Growing Tips

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

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gritty soils are best; avoid waterlogging.

• Hardiness: Hardy in sheltered UK gardens; protect trunk or roots during severe frosts.

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

Looks Great With

• Topiary evergreens – Yew, Bay, or Ilex crenata for formality.

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

• Gravel and courtyard schemes – Suits terracotta pots and stone paving.

• Spring bulbs – Alliums or Tulips beneath for seasonal contrast.

Olea europaea Heavy Standard (20/25cm girth) combines the charm of a mature olive with the practicality of a manageable size. Ideal for courtyards, terraces, or formal avenues, it delivers instant structure, evergreen cover, and Mediterranean elegance year-round.

Olea Europea Or Olive Tree Heavy Standard 20/25cm Girth 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.