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Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree

$15,000.00

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Size: 1000L

1000L

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1000L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2–4 metres (varies by pruning style)

Mature Width: 2–4 metres

Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree is expected to grow 15 – 30 cm per year (slow–moderate).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree

Olea europaea, commonly known as the Olive Tree, is a timeless evergreen that has been expertly shaped through the art of cloud pruning to create a refined, architectural statement. Its sculpted, multi-tiered canopy of soft grey-green foliage contrasts beautifully with the gnarled, textured trunk, giving it a strikingly elegant and contemporary appearance. Each tree is individually pruned and trained to highlight its natural form while maintaining balance and proportion.

This hardy, long-lived evergreen thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Olea europaea is drought and frost tolerant once established and ideal for both coastal and inland conditions. The cloud-pruned form requires minimal upkeep, with light seasonal trimming to maintain its sculpted shape. Its classic Mediterranean character and sculptural beauty make it a favourite in formal, modern, and resort-style gardens.

They look excellent as statement features in courtyards, entrances, or patios, and equally impressive in large containers. The Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree brings timeless style, texture, and structure to any outdoor space, offering year-round visual appeal with minimal maintenance.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

Feature Tree
Council or Civic Landscapes

Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree works in an:

Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Japanese Inspired – serene balance of form, foliage, and flow.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree Evergreen or Deciduous?

Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2–4 metres (varies by pruning style)

Mature Width: 2–4 metres

Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree is expected to grow 15 – 30 cm per year (slow–moderate).

Growth Rate of Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree

Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree is expected to grow 15 – 30 cm per year (slow–moderate).

They are considered to have a:

Slow Growth Rate
Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree

Is Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree frost tolerant?

Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree Flower?

Olea europaea produces clusters of small, creamy-white, lightly fragrant flowers in late spring to early summer. These subtle blossoms nestle among the sculpted grey-green foliage and may develop into small olives, adding a soft seasonal accent that complements the cloud-pruned form.

Does Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Clustered

Flower Colour:

Cream

Is Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree an Australian Native Tree?

No

Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree is Native to Most loved for its elegant silvery foliage and sculptural cloud-pruned form, bringing Mediterranean character and artistry to gardens and courtyards.

What is the Wildlife Value of Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree ?

Its nectar-bearing blooms attract bees and beneficial pollinating insects, while the structured branching and dense foliage pads offer perching and light shelter for small birds. Even in a highly ornamental form, it provides modest ecological value in Mediterranean, urban and coastal gardens.

How much Sunlight does Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree need?

Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Olea europaea performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions, though it tolerates mildly acidic soil. Cloud-pruned specimens particularly benefit from free-draining soil to protect the shaped root structure from waterlogging. Improve heavy clay with coarse material and organic matter to enhance drainage and aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment and shaping, then transition to deep, infrequent watering as the tree matures to support drought resilience, strong evergreen health and the longevity of its sculpted form.

Is Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree Drought Tolerant?

Is Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree Drought tolerant?

As a young pruned specimen it requires regular watering to recover shaping strength, but once established the Olive Tree develops excellent drought tolerance. Suited to hot, dry Mediterranean conditions, it maintains its sculptural form and evergreen density with only occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.

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How To Plant Your Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree is expected to grow 15 – 30 cm per year (slow–moderate).

Slow Growth Rate
Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree in Different Soil

Olea europaea performs best in free-draining loam or sandy loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is sharp.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch lightly to moderate surface temperature.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and coarse organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline preferred. Avoid waterlogging at all times.