Black Olive Tree
Black Olive Tree
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Grows Well With
Evergreen Elegance for your Home
The Black Olive Tree, also knows as Bucida Buceras and Shady Lady, is a stately evergreen that transforms any outdoor or indoor space into a lush haven. With its unique, tiered canopy and glossy green leaves, this tree offers beauty and practicality all year round. It's the perfect choice for gardeners seeking a blend of elegance and functionality.
Key Features
- Versatile Growth: Enjoy this beauty as a striking focal point in your yard or as conversation piece in your home.
- Evergreen Appeal: Its vibrant foliage stays lush year-round, creating a constant backdrop of green.
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Unique Canopy: The Black Olive Tree's layered, umbrella-like branches bring a modern, architectural vibe to gardens and streetscapes.
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Massive Plant: Measures between 60-72" tall from the soil line to the top of the foliage and arrives in a 14 in nursery pot.
Perfect for Your Landscape
The Black Olive Tree thrives outdoors in zones 9–11 or indoors in zones 4-11, favoring full sun and well-draining soil. It's perfectly suited for urban gardens, lining driveways, or in containers indoors. Thanks to its wind-resistant nature, it's also a fantastic choice for coastal areas or regions with breezy conditions.
The Black Olive Tree is a standout choice for any garden. Whether you're looking for shade, structure, or a touch of tropical sophistication, this tree delivers it all.
Care Guide
Care Guide
- Thrives in bright light to full sun conditions. Not suited for low light areas. South & West facing windows are ideal indoors, and consider grow lights in Fall/ Winter.
- Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. Tolerates normal room humidity levels.
- This is a pet friendly plant!
Our Guarantee
Our Guarantee
Your plants will arrive in happy, healthy condition—guaranteed. If not, we replace them for free.
Simply reach out to us with a photo within 30 days of receiving your order. Learn More About Guarantee.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We offer free standard shipping on all orders $79+. Orders under $79 ship for a flat $15 fee. View our full shipping policy.
Sending a Gift?
Sending a Gift?
First, lucky them! Second, in the cart, before checkout, you’ll find an option to add a gift note. You can rest assured that all orders are shipped without pricing information and include directions on how to access our digital Care Library for plant care instructions.
You can also let your gift recipient know something is on the way from yours truly by filling out this form – also linked in your order confirmation email. (Don’t worry, we won’t spoil what the surprise is or send them any marketing emails.)
Plant Care Help: Virtual Plant Appointment
From plant-specific care, to repotting tips and tricks, to pest identification—we’re here to help. Chat directly via video with a knowledgeable houseplant expert from The Sill team. We’ll kick off your appointment with a quick environmental assessment of your space, then dive into your care questions and concerns. Appointment windows are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm, and are subject to our houseplant expert’s availability.
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