The 12 Best Faux Olive Trees That Appear Straight from the Mediterranean

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Artificial plants have revolutionized the interiors world, transitioning from a mere convenience to a coveted decor piece in dining rooms, entryways, and family spaces. What was once dismissed as “the easy way out” is now an important element of many a designer’s arsenal. If you too have no time to take care of a real tree or flower, the convenience of a faux tree is an appealing alternative. The only maintenance they require is the occasional dusting so that you can enjoy the beauty of nature without the constant upkeep.

There’s one faux plant everybody is raving about as the new It plant in recent years: the olive tree (move aside, fiddle fig leaf). Of course, it’s not hard to see why. With their symbolic representation of cleansing, healing, richness, and friendship, olive trees add a touch of sentimentality to your decor. An olive tree’s subtle yet timeless feel is a versatile addition to any space, bringing life into even the most ordinary of corners. From farmhouse to modern decor, faux olive trees effortlessly blend in. Whether placed behind a reading chair, against a blank wall in the living room, or in the entryway, this vertical accent is a lovely way to bring greenery indoors.

Wondering how to style it in your own home? Stylist Stephanie Short Campbell says proportions matter when determining where it will be best incorporated into a room. “Place your faux olive tree in any empty corner of your home that could use some interest or vertical height,” she advises. In order to make it more realistic, styling comes into play as well. "Set your tree in a woven basket for added texture, stuff the basket with leftover packing material to fill up the space, and top it with moss for additional beauty," she explains.

We understand that finding the perfect tree for your home can be quite a task. With enough doomscrolling, they all start to look the same. This is why we did the work for you, fine-tuning our selection to 12 of our favorite faux olive trees that are high in quality and promise to look chic all year round. Happy watering—not!

Faux Olive Tree in Pot

Described by buyers as an enhancement to any room, Crate & Barrel's faux tree adds color, warmth and nature to the space. This lush tree is skillfully crafted to look as real as possible, with silvery leaves. It comes in three different sizes, either of which will bring Mediterranean flare into your home. Crate & Barrel recommends planting the tree into a more sturdy planter after unboxing.

Faux Olive Tree Tree in Pot

This tree—available in one size, coming with a planter—will give just the right touch of green energy to your space. Reviewers highlight its realistic appearance, dramatic look, and affordable price.

Artificial Olive Tree

This faux olive tree is lauded by its reviewers for its size, quality, and aesthetic appeal. With a white planter included, it's easy to add this tree anywhere for a chic addition. Customers also love this tree as all branches are adjustable, so you can make it look as full or minimal as you want.

Faux Olive Tree Plant in Cement Pot

Made up of leafy branches with silk leaves, this faux olive tree comes in a taupe grey cement planter pot that makes the tree elegant and chic looking. This minimal planter also gives the tree added height, if that's what you're looking for. Customers really love the planter and mention that it's an easy tree to fluff and style.

Faux Mediterranean Evergreen Tree

The lifelike design of this faux tree transports you straight to the Italian countryside. Featuring a textured trunk and branches adorned with silvery undersides, this voluminous olive tree is fantastic to look at and easy to add to any empty corner.

Faux Shady Lady Olive Tree

This multi-branched faux tree is entirely crafted by hand and comes in a pretty pot ready to wow your guests. Made with up-cycled materials, the included planter comes with cement and sand.

Faux Olive Tree

The Ballard Designs faux olive tree features leaves made in a deep green color on top and silvery green underneath, for added realism. Buyers are satisfied with this tree as it is very dense and features a trunk with a knotty bark texture.

Kazeila Artificial Olive Tree

Made out of natural wood, this faux tree is paired with lifelike leaves and fruits. This tree stands out as it comes with adjustable tree branches, making it easy to rearrange to your liking. Reviewers love this product as it's easy to assemble, well-priced, and lightweight.

Faux Olive Tree

Williams Sonoma introduced this tree to bring a stunning vertical accent for your home. This faux tree is great for indoor and outdoor use and comes with delicate branches, silvery green leaves, and olives.

Artificial Olive Tree

Many love this tree for its sophisticated, yet homey feel. Reviewers are raving about how lovely this looks in the living room or kitchen. Its thin brown stem branches out with fine and delicate bright green leaves, exuding a rustic look. The brand recommends using a basket as a planter, and to give it a good dusting once a month.

Faux Olive Tree Tree in Pot

Available in a variety of sizes, customers love this tree for its realistic branches and affordability. Described by Birchlane as lush and green, this tree is best for indoor use. Customers mention the planter is small and recommend switching to a bigger one.

Artificial Olive Tree

This tree is best for indoor use and comes with branches that are easy to bend and style. Reviewers say it was the perfect size, and impressively realistic given its price point.

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