Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree
Elevate your garden with a cloud-pruned olive tree — a living masterpiece that blends the rugged beauty of ancient Mediterranean olives with the refined art of Japanese Niwaki pruning. Please note due to this trees span and weight it will incur an additional fee on top of the £50/£65 charged at checkout depending on your location.
MEASUREMENTS of DM521
Height including pot 2 metres 20cm
Span 1 metre 65cm
Pot 90cm by 60cm depth
Each tree is hand-selected by our family nursery, they have been shaped over many years to create distinctive tiered “clouds” of evergreen foliage. Beneath, the gnarled olive trunk tells its own story of age and character, making every specimen a one-of-a-kind sculpture.
🌿 Key Features
- Exclusive to olives — we specialise only in cloud olive trees, ensuring expertise and quality.
- Cloud-pruned form — sculptural tiers that provide year-round architectural impact.
- Evergreen resilience — olives hold their silver-green leaves throughout the seasons.
- Low maintenance — requiring only light annual shaping to maintain structure.
- Perfect for UK gardens — olives are hardy, drought-tolerant, and thrive in pots or borders.
🍂 Why Plant in Autumn?
It’s a common myth that planting must wait until spring. In fact, autumn is the ideal season — cooler temperatures and gentle rainfall help olive roots establish strongly before the warmth of summer, giving your tree the best start.
✨ Ideal For
- Framing garden entrances with elegance
- Creating a dramatic focal point in courtyards or terraces
- Complementing contemporary or Mediterranean-inspired designs
📏 Size & Form
Each olive tree is a unique specimen, with its own tiered canopy and aged trunk. The photos show the exact tree available — when it’s sold, it cannot be replaced.
Why Choose The Norfolk Olive Tree Company?
- Specialists in award-winning olive trees
- Family-run nursery with expert knowledge and personal service
- Carefully hand-picked, delivered, and supported with aftercare advice
- Nationwide delivery with expert delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cloud-pruned olive tree hardy in the UK?
Yes. Olive trees are fully hardy in most parts of the UK once established. Protection is only recommended if temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing overnight for a sustained period, particularly in exposed or northern locations.
Do I need to protect this olive tree in winter?
In typical UK winters, no protection is required. We only advise fleece protection during prolonged periods of hard frost, especially for newly planted or container-grown trees.
Can this cloud-pruned olive tree be kept in a pot?
Yes. It thrives in a large container with excellent drainage. Regular feeding during the growing season and avoiding waterlogging in winter are key.
How do I maintain the cloud-pruned (Niwaki) shape?
Light annual pruning during late spring or early summer will maintain the sculptural cloud form. Avoid heavy pruning in autumn or winter.
Will this tree produce olives in the UK?
It may produce olives in warm summers and sheltered positions, though it is primarily grown for its architectural, evergreen structure.
