What does “cloud-pruned” or “Niwaki” mean?

It's a traditional pruning technique that shapes the foliage into distinct, floating tiers or “clouds,” giving the tree a sculptural, architectural silhouette.

How big is this tree?

Approximately 4.5ft (135cm) including its pot — a compact size suited to patios, balconies, and smaller gardens.

How do I maintain the cloud shape?

Light trimming twice a year, in spring and late summer, is enough to keep the tiers crisp and well-defined.

Is it hardy outdoors in the UK?

Yes, hardy to -10°C once established, though we'd recommend a fleece wrap for the pot in harsh frosts given its compact container size.

Can it live permanently in a pot?

Yes, it's well suited to long-term container growing — just repot every few years to refresh the compost.

Do you deliver, and is it guaranteed?

Yes, free UK mainland delivery (7–10 working days) and covered by our Plant Health Guarantee.

The Compact Cloud Olive Tree (Olea europaea 'Niwaki') is a 4.5ft, cloud-pruned specimen around 12–15 years old, with evergreen silver-green foliage and RHS H4 hardiness to -10°C — supplied in a 30–40L pot, sized for patios and balconies.

Product Overview

Discover more cloud-pruned favourites in our plants and trees range, browse the full olive tree collection at Palm and Olive, and see our guide, Embracing Cloud Olive Trees, for expert shaping tips.

This compact cloud olive tree is a living sculpture, hand-pruned into floating, cloud-like tiers using the traditional Niwaki technique. Standing at approximately 4.5ft tall, it’s the ideal olive tree for smaller outdoor spaces, offering architectural structure and Mediterranean elegance all year round.

Each tree is carefully selected by Palm & Olive to bring out its natural beauty and form — making it one of the most desirable olive trees for sale in the UK. Whether you're styling a modern courtyard or refreshing a terrace, this tree delivers instant character with minimal upkeep.

Key Features

Height (including pot): Approx. 4.5ft (135cm)
Style: Cloud-pruned Niwaki olive tree
Age: Approx. 12–15 years
Foliage: Evergreen, silver-green leaves
Hardiness: Hardy to -10°C (UK RHS H4)
Pot Size: 30–40L nursery pot
Best for: Patios, balconies, entrances, small gardens

Looking for something taller? Explore our 7ft Cloud Olive Tree – a true centrepiece.

Why Buy This Olive Tree?

Unique Niwaki style: Cloud-pruned shape adds elegance and structure
Evergreen foliage: Year-round visual interest
Low-maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established
Perfect for UK gardens: Fully acclimatised to the British climate
A signature piece in our exclusive collection of olive trees for sale online

Planting & Care

Light: Full sun is best for healthy growth and leaf colour
Watering: Keep moist in summer; reduce in winter
Feeding: Use olive or citrus fertiliser March–August
Pruning: Shape lightly in spring and late summer
Winter: Hardy to -10°C, fleece recommended in colder zones

Need more tips? Visit our Tree Care Guide.

Styling Tips

A compact cloud olive tree brings texture and shape to modern and Mediterranean garden schemes. Place it in a rustic terracotta pot, pair with herbs like lavender or thyme, and position it beside a doorway, bench, or garden feature to make a quiet statement.

Looking to match it with the perfect container? Browse our Planters Collection.

Delivery & Guarantee

Free UK mainland delivery (7–10 working days)
Delivered safely in its pot by specialist couriers
Covered by our Plant Health Guarantee
Grown and shipped by the team at Palm & Olive – specialists in premium olive trees for sale in the UK

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This compact beauty is one of our most popular cloud olive trees — stylish, sculptural, and ready for your garden.

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Compact Cloud Olive Tree (Approx. 5ft | Olea europaea 'Niwaki')

Name: Compact Cloud Olive Tree (Approx. 5ft | Olea europaea 'Niwaki')
Brand: Palm and Olive
SKU: PO-COMP-CLOU-084
Price: 274.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

SKU: PO-COMP-CLOU-084

£374.99

£274.99

Quantity

Measurement	Details
Supplied Height	Approx. 4.5ft (135cm) incl. pot
Style	Cloud-pruned (Niwaki)
Estimated Age	12–15 years
Foliage	Evergreen, silver-green olive leaves
Pot Size	30–40L nursery pot
Hardiness	RHS H4 – hardy to -10°C once established
Ideal For	Patios, balconies, entrances, small gardens

Compact cloud-pruned olives are wonderfully low-maintenance once you get the basics right. Give it full sun for the healthiest growth and best leaf colour, and keep the compost moist through summer, easing right back in winter when the tree is semi-dormant. Feed with an olive or citrus fertiliser between March and August to support strong, even growth across the cloud tiers. Light shaping twice a year — once in spring and again in late summer — keeps the Niwaki form crisp without stressing the tree. It's hardy to -10°C, but because it's grown in a relatively compact pot, a fleece wrap is worth adding in colder UK regions during hard frosts.

See our Embracing Cloud Olive Trees: Enhancing UK Gardens for more on keeping the cloud shape looking its best.
What does “cloud-pruned” or “Niwaki” mean?
It's a traditional pruning technique that shapes the foliage into distinct, floating tiers or “clouds,” giving the tree a sculptural, architectural silhouette.

How big is this tree?
Approximately 4.5ft (135cm) including its pot — a compact size suited to patios, balconies, and smaller gardens.

How do I maintain the cloud shape?
Light trimming twice a year, in spring and late summer, is enough to keep the tiers crisp and well-defined.

Is it hardy outdoors in the UK?
Yes, hardy to -10°C once established, though we'd recommend a fleece wrap for the pot in harsh frosts given its compact container size.

Can it live permanently in a pot?
Yes, it's well suited to long-term container growing — just repot every few years to refresh the compost.

Do you deliver, and is it guaranteed?
Yes, free UK mainland delivery (7–10 working days) and covered by our Plant Health Guarantee.