An ancient tree reimagined through the art of Niwaki. Pure form, presence, and Mediterranean poetry.
Product Overview
This is the kind of olive tree that stops you in your tracks. With its dramatic, aged trunk and expansive cloud-shaped canopy, this ancient cloud-pruned olive tree is a one-of-a-kind living sculpture. Crafted through years of Niwaki pruning, its bold horizontal lines and elevated cloud pads make it perfect for luxury gardens, Zen courtyards, or as a standalone art piece.
Personally selected by the team at Palm & Olive, this specimen tree is ideal for those looking to buy a truly rare olive tree in the UK — one that balances age, artistry, and timeless beauty.
Key Features
Height: Approx. 7ft (including base)
Canopy Spread: Wide, architectural branching
Trunk: Ancient, thick and gnarled with decades of character
Pruning Style: Niwaki cloud form (multiple domes)
Age: Estimated 70–100+ years
Foliage: Evergreen silver-green olive leaves
Delivered as: Large rootball or lifted with nursery container
Hardiness: Hardy to -10°C (UK RHS H4)
Best For: Designer landscapes, focal-point planting, Zen or Mediterranean gardens
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Why This Tree is Exceptional
Rare specimen cloud olive tree – one available only
Meticulously shaped into an architectural masterpiece
Evergreen and low-maintenance
UK-acclimatised and frost-hardy
A true collector's piece from the Palm & Olive premium tree range
Care & Maintenance
Sunlight: Full sun – south or west-facing recommended
Soil: Free-draining soil or gravel mix for best health
Watering: Generous in the first year; minimal once rooted
Feeding: Use Mediterranean fertiliser from March to August
Pruning: Light trims once or twice a year to keep the cloud form
Winter: Wrap trunk in fleece in very exposed or cold regions
Visit our Tree Care Guide for full seasonal instructions.
Styling Ideas
This olive tree belongs in a designer setting. Plant it in a gravel courtyard, elevate it with up-lighting at night, or give it pride of place in a minimalist garden for maximum contrast. Its bonsai-style structure adds rhythm, texture, and ancient energy to any space.
Looking to pair it with a luxury planter or for installation help? Explore Planters & Services.
Delivery & Guarantee
Free UK mainland delivery
Delivered by specialist large-tree courier
Health checked and rootball protected
Covered by the Palm & Olive Plant Health Guarantee
🌿 Buy Olive Tree – A Rare Work of Natural Art.
This is the tree that defines a garden. Only one available.
👉 Order this Majestic Cloud Olive Tree now from Palm & Olive and let timeless elegance take root.