Product Description
A Mediterranean-style faux olive tree in a black pot, available in four heights, from 5.25 ft to 8 ft. Silk foliage with moulded olives, flexible wire branches, and published leaf and fruit counts at the 6, 7 and 8 ft heights — 863 leaves and 36 olives at 6 ft, 968 and 46 at 7 ft, 1,808 and 76 at 8 ft. Density is what separates a full olive tree from a sparse one, and these counts let you buy on it.
The jump from 968 leaves at 7 ft to 1,808 at 8 ft tells you something real about the range: the 8 ft is not simply a taller version of the 7 ft, it carries close to twice the canopy and is physically wide as well as tall. If fullness is the deciding factor for your room, the counts above are the numbers to compare.
The silk leaves reproduce the grey-green tone and silver underside that define a real olive, and each branch runs a flexible metal wire through its length, so the canopy can be shaped by hand and holds the shape you give it.
What are the exact dimensions and materials?
| Heights available | 5.25 ft (160 cm) · 6 ft (183 cm) · 7 ft (213 cm) · 8 ft (244 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf count | 6 ft: 863 · 7 ft: 968 · 8 ft: 1,808 · 5.25 ft: Not specified |
| Olive count | 6 ft: 36 · 7 ft: 46 · 8 ft: 76 · 5.25 ft: Not specified |
| Foliage material | Silk leaves; moulded plastic olives |
| Branch armature | Flexible metal wire through each branch |
| Pot | Black pot included |
| UV rating | Not specified |
| Placement | Indoor and covered outdoor |
| Assembly | Unpack, seat the trunk, then open the branches out by hand |
Which height should I buy for my room?
| Height | Leaves | Olives | Ceiling it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.25 ft (160 cm) | Not specified | Not specified | Any |
| 6 ft (183 cm) | 863 | 36 | 8 ft |
| 7 ft (213 cm) | 968 | 46 | 9 ft and over |
| 8 ft (244 cm) | 1,808 | 76 | 10 ft and over |
The 6 ft is the default choice for a standard 8 ft ceiling. The 7 ft and 8 ft want taller rooms, and the 8 ft in particular suits a double-height space or stairwell — with 1,808 leaves it is wide as well as tall, so measure the corner, not just the ceiling.
Artificial olive tree, or a real one?
| This tree | Live olive tree indoors in Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Light required | None | Six to eight hours of direct sun. Almost no Canadian interior provides it. |
| Realistic outcome | Unchanged | Leaf drop within one winter is the common result |
| Fruit | 36 to 76 moulded olives, permanently | None indoors. Olives need cross-pollination and a dormancy period. |
| Winter | Nothing to do | The hard part. Dry indoor air and short days together. |
| Silver leaf undersides | Reproduced in the silk | The real thing, and better |
An olive tree is the clearest case in our range for choosing the artificial version. Olive is a full-sun Mediterranean species, and Canadian indoor light does not come close for half the year.
What arrives in the box, and what do I have to do to it?
The tree ships compressed, with the branches folded in against the trunk, so it will come out of the box looking flatter and thinner than the photographs. Opening it out by hand is the step that makes the difference. Work from the lowest branches upward, pull each stem away from its neighbour, and give the leaves individual angles rather than a uniform fan.
An olive tree takes a little more care to shape than a ficus, because the leaves are small and the branches are fine. The common mistake is spreading the outer branches and leaving the interior flat, which produces a tree that looks full from the front and hollow from the side. Work the inner branches first, and give the pot and trunk a quick once-over as you unpack.
Common questions
How full is this olive tree?
Full enough to publish the numbers: 863 leaves at 6 ft, 968 at 7 ft, and 1,808 at 8 ft, with 36, 46 and 76 olives respectively. The step up to the 8 ft is the notable one — close to twice the canopy of the 7 ft — so if density is the priority, the counts make the comparison for you.
Do artificial olive trees look cheap?
The ones that do share the same tells: a single flat tone of green rather than the grey-green and silver underside a real olive has, a glossy sheen on the leaf, and too few leaves spread too evenly. Silk foliage handles the colour and the matte surface better than PE does, which is the argument for this tree.
Can I put an artificial olive tree outside?
On a covered balcony, porch or veranda, yes. For open sun — a west-facing patio, an uncovered deck — choose a UV-rated model instead; ultraviolet exposure is what fades artificial foliage, and silk is best kept out of it. This tree is at its best indoors or under cover.
What size olive tree fits a standard living room?
The 6 ft is the default for an 8 ft ceiling and the height most people should buy. The 7 ft and 8 ft want 9 ft ceilings or more, and the 8 ft in particular is a double-height or stairwell tree — with 1,808 leaves it is physically wide as well as tall. Measure the corner, not just the ceiling.
Does it come with a pot I can actually use?
It ships in a black pot, ready to display as it arrives. If you already own a planter you love, the tree drops straight into it — a heavier decorative planter is an easy way to anchor the taller heights visually in a large room.