This charming Mini Olive Tree (Olea europaea) arrives ready to display in its nursery pot, standing at an impressive 40–50 cm in height. A timeless Mediterranean classic, this compact evergreen brings effortless style and a touch of the Mediterranean to any indoor or outdoor setting. Whether placed on a sunny windowsill, a sheltered balcony, or a patio terrace, this small but perfectly formed olive tree is both decorative and wonderfully easy to care for — making it an ideal choice for beginners and experienced plant lovers alike.

Its slender, silvery-green leaves catch the light beautifully, creating a soft, elegant display year round. The slow-growing nature of this variety ensures it remains manageable in its container without sacrificing its natural character and charm.

Plant Growing Conditions:

This hardy, evergreen Mediterranean olive tree (Olea europaea) thrives in a sunny windowsill, bright living room, sheltered patio, balcony, or terrace. It performs equally well as an indoor olive tree or an outdoor olive tree in UK gardens. Drought tolerant and low maintenance, this small potted olive tree adapts effortlessly to apartment living or container gardening year round.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Olea europaea


• Common Names: Olive Tree, European Olive


• Classification: Evergreen Tree / Shrub


• Supplied Height: 40–50 cm (measured from base of pot)


• Pot Size: 1.5 Litre Nursery Pot (approx. 15 cm diameter)


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: Up to 2–8 m outdoors; easily kept compact in containers with regular pruning


• Growth Habit: Slow-growing, Bushy Evergreen Mediterranean Tree


• Perfect for: Sunny Windowsills, Patios, Balconies, Terraces, Mediterranean Gardens, Container Gardening


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Summer (small, creamy-white, mildly fragrant flowers on more mature plants)


• Fruiting Season: Autumn (small ornamental olives may develop on established, mature specimens)


• Planting Position: Full Sun — sheltered from cold winds and hard frost


• Attracts: Bees and Pollinating Insects


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Tree (tolerates light frost when established in a sheltered position)


• Foliage: Narrow, Silvery-Green Leaves with Grey-Green Undersides

Care Guide:

Water moderately, allowing the soil in the nursery pot to dry slightly between waterings — the olive tree is drought tolerant once established. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during spring and summer to support steady growth. Repot into a larger container when roots begin to fill the pot. Hardy in sheltered UK positions, this ornamental Olea europaea is ideal for Mediterranean garden planting, a decorative houseplant, or a thoughtful plant gift for a birthday, housewarming, or new home. Wipe leaves occasionally to keep your potted olive tree looking its best.

What's Included:

• 1 x Mini Olive Tree (Olea europaea)


• Supplied in a 1.5 Litre nursery pot


• Height at time of supply: 40–50 cm

Notes: This olive tree is supplied in a nursery pot, ready to display as is or transplant into a decorative container of your choice. As these are living plants, exact size and appearance may vary slightly. This miniature olive tree also makes a wonderful and lasting gift for a birthday, housewarming, or new home celebration.