Real vs. Artificial Olive Trees: Beautiful Options for Both

Krupa Patel
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Olive trees bring a Mediterranean calm to any room, with silvery leaves and sculptural trunks that suit both modern and traditional spaces. Whether you want a living tree to nurture or a flawless faux version, these nine olive trees are worth a closer look.

Real Olive Trees

1. Olive Tree in Indigo Isabella Porcelain Planter, 5 In.

Olive tree in indigo porcelain planter from The Sill

Olive Tree in Indigo Isabella Porcelain Planter, 5 In. Lowe’s. Price: $55.76.

A living olive tree in a striking indigo porcelain planter, sized for shelves and tabletops. The Sill ships healthy, well-established plants with care guidance that makes success easy.

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2. Olive Tree in Cement Grey Mexia Resin Planter, 13 In.

Large olive tree in cement grey resin planter from The Sill

Olive Tree in Cement Grey Mexia Resin Planter, 13 In. Lowe’s. Price: $196.94.

For instant presence, choose this substantial olive in a 13 inch planter. The thicker trunk already shows the beautiful gnarling that makes olive trees so sculptural.

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3. Arbequina Olive Tree

Arbequina olive tree from Roberta's

Arbequina Olive Tree QVC. Price: $35.00.

Arbequina is the fruiting variety best suited to containers, so your indoor tree might actually produce olives. An affordable way to bring a living Mediterranean accent home.

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4. Olive Tree in Cream Hyde Ceramic Planter, 5 In.

Olive tree in cream ceramic planter from The Sill

Olive Tree in Cream Hyde Ceramic Planter, 5 In. Lowe’s. Price: $79.00.

A compact living olive in an elegant cream ceramic pot, perfect for a kitchen island or bookshelf. All the silvery texture of a full-size tree in a small, giftable footprint.

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Artificial Olive Trees

5. 5′ Olive Tree

5 foot artificial olive tree by Nearly Natural

5′ Olive Tree QVC. Price: $185.83.

Nearly Natural sets the standard for convincing faux botanicals, and this five-foot olive is no exception. Full canopy, natural trunk, and zero watering ever.

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6. 32″ Olive Tree

32 inch faux olive tree by Ophelia and Co.

32″ Olive Tree Birch Lane. Price: $124.00.

A tabletop-scale faux olive that brings texture to consoles and dining tables without the commitment of a floor tree. Style it with books or ceramics for an effortless vignette.

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7. 2.5-ft Olive Artificial Tree

2.5 foot artificial olive tree by Nearly Natural

2.5-ft Olive Artificial Tree Target. Price: $106.39.

Proof that small can still make an impact, this 2.5-foot olive works on mantels, desks, and nightstands. The silvery two-tone foliage looks remarkably lifelike.

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8. 5-ft Artificial Olive Tree with Natural Trunk

5 foot artificial olive tree with natural trunk by Nearly Natural

5-ft Artificial Olive Tree with Natural Trunk Target. Price: $59.99.

The value pick: a full five-foot faux olive with a natural trunk at a fraction of designer prices. Ideal for filling an empty corner beside a sofa or bookcase.

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9. Faux Olive Tree, 6′

6 foot faux olive tree from Quince

Faux Olive Tree, 6′ Quince. Price: $139.90.

Six feet of maintenance-free greenery with a clean, modern sensibility. A statement tree for living rooms and entries where it will be admired up close.

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Krupa Patel is the founder and editor-in-chief of Elegant & Driven — a journal for living beautifully and building boldly. Designer, author, certified health coach, and investor writing about elegant living, intentional design, and financial freedom.
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