Olea Europaea – Olive Tree Mini Standard

Description

A neatly formed mini standard with a clean 50cm stem and a compact, well-rounded 30cm head of soft silver-green foliage. The Olive Tree Mini Standard brings instant Mediterranean character to patios, entrances, and outdoor dining spaces — elegant, unfussy, and at home in almost any setting.

Olea europaea has a timeless quality that works equally well in contemporary courtyard gardens as in relaxed, cottage-style spaces. At this size, they’re incredibly versatile — easy to move, easy to style, and just as beautiful grouped in pairs as they are standing alone.

Why we love it

• Classic mini standard form with a clean 50cm stem
• Compact 30cm head — perfectly proportioned and easy to place
• Soft silver-green evergreen foliage all year round
• Timeless Mediterranean character without the fuss
• Ideal for smaller spaces, balconies, and entrances

Size

• Pot size: 5L
• Stem height: 50cm
• Head diameter: 30cm

Best for

• Patios and outdoor dining areas
• Doorways and entrances
• Balconies and smaller outdoor spaces
• Contemporary and Mediterranean-style gardens
• Statement pots and paired displays

Growing conditions

Olive trees thrive in a sunny, sheltered position with free-draining soil. They are well suited to container growing, where their shape and evergreen foliage can be enjoyed up close throughout the year. In the UK, bring into a frost-free space during prolonged cold snaps to keep them at their best.

What makes this batch special

These mini standards have been selected for their neat, well-balanced heads and clean stem height — giving them a tidy, structured look straight from the nursery. As with all olive trees, there can be some natural variation in head shape, which only adds to their individual charm.

Caragh’s Garden Notebook

Olive trees are one of those plants that just work anywhere. At this size, they’re brilliant in pairs flanking a front door or grouped together on a sunny terrace. They’re low maintenance, long-lived, and look good every single month of the year. Give them the sunniest spot you have, keep the drainage sharp, and they’ll reward you for years to come.