An olive branch
Olive tree · Olea europaea
Size
Pot
The oldest symbol of peace there is, a branch held out to say let us mend this. For making things right, or wishing someone calm.
The good it does: A symbol of peace · long-lived
Ships Monday to Friday · replaced free if it arrives less than well
How to keep it happy
Full, direct sun, as much as you can give it. Water deeply when the soil dries out, then let it dry again; it is drought-tolerant and hates wet feet. A cool, bright winter rest suits it.
Plant details & care
- Botanical name: Olea europaea
- Common names: Common olive tree
An evergreen Mediterranean tree with narrow silver-green leaves and smooth grey bark, grown indoors as a slow, sculptural statement.
Care: Full, direct sun; water when the soil is dry; it is drought tolerant and dislikes wet feet.
How it arrives
Potted, packed by hand at the nursery, and shipped Monday to Friday, usually within a day or two of your order. In cold months we tuck in a heat pack; in a hard freeze we hold your order and send a card that says it is on the way.
Our happy-plant promise
If your plant arrives worse for the journey, tell us within 48 hours and we'll send another, no forms, no fuss. Living things deserve second chances; so do deliveries.
Goes gently with
A little more on purpose
An add-on usually carries the order past $90, and shipping is on us from there.
