Hello there! Remember when I posted the Farmhouse Trends for 2020 and one of the trends was the Olive Tree? After that I had questions asking where to find my favorite Olive trees and stems. Faux trees of course. Certainly not real. I won’t go there again. Especially not after my Fiddle Leaf Fig debacle. Well, today I thought I’d share exactly where to find this adorable floppy foliage.
Where To Find My Favorite Olive Trees
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The Olive Topiary
The first little cuties are from Ballard Designs. I’d say they are actually topiaries which I think look good anywhere. They come either 18″ or 28″ tall and in the pot you see in the photo. I would probably paint the pot but I like that the trunk and color of the leaves look fairly close to the real deal. Kind of expensive but on sale at the moment.
The Olive Tree
photo found on Etsy/Hi Rustic Reach
This one looks great because of the trunk and extra limbs. It’s on Etsy and comes in various sizes. It has fantastic reviews and sounds like it’s completely worth it. This one has plastic olives on it but if you don’t like them, clip them off as you are fluffing it. From the looks of the base I’d add it to my own larger pot or basket.
The Olive Bush
Photo from Wayfair/Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse
This one could be my favorite because of the extra stems at the bottom and how bushy it is. In the right container (it comes in basic black plastic pot), it would look more like a bush than a tree. Perfect for a bare corner. The faux plant itself is roughly 24″ with an overall height of about 30″. It also has great reviews and I think is the best bang for your buck.
The Olive Stem
If you only need stems to slip into a vase or jar, then I feel Hobby Lobby is the best choice. I’m not talking about their “olive pick”. It looks a bit comical but the “bush” stem looks much better. It’s not quite as full as other stems found online but when they have the 50% off sale, it’s well worth it at $6.49 a stem. Plus it’s also 24″ tall.
There you go. I’ve listed the small to the tall and where to find them.
But remember, like with anything you buy that’s artificial/faux, you’ll have some fluffing and poofing to do. I’ve found that with plastic and silk type leaves that you can use a hair dryer to heat them up a little so they’ll mold easier into something a little more realistic. I’ve also used a hair dryer and a spoon to give stiff straight leaves a little bend and curve. Works like a charm!
These are all great Cindy! I knew the hair dryer trick but not the spoon. You smart one.
Gave a great day!
Cindy
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LOL Cindy, I feel smart then my pathetic memory kicks in and I stumble for one word and it knocks me back down to earth. One word! Ugh
Such cute olive trees!! I need to get a few in my life!! Love them!!
-Emily
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I thought so too. I love topiaries so I see a future DIY coming soon!
Cindy I love the olive trees. I made one from the stems. I am like you I won’t get real live plants…I just murder them. ha! Great post. Pinning!
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Glad I’m not the only plant murderer! Thanks for the pin too. Have a good one Terrie!
I have been using olive topiaries and olive branches in my decor for several years and I just love them. Beautiful inspo Cindy!
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Of course you’d be doing that. You are always a one-of-a-kind inspo Amber! I’m going to finally jump on the olive tree trend. They’re sooo floooopppy!
Love the hairdryer and spoon trick; didn’t know that one. Although I have a small boxwood Christmas type tree, olives have never come in my way–yet!
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I adore boxwood in any shape and size but this year I’m venturing out and getting the little floppy Olive trees. Can you really ever have too many topiaries? Hmmm. Is that the equivalent to cats? I do call my youngest the crazy plant lady because she has a ton of plants. She thinks I should let her off the hook because they are real…Hahahaha. Nope
HI Cindy, Yes I remember you posting the 2020 trends. I am sharing this link on my Weekend Edit post this weekend. Need to get to Hobby Lobby! laura
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Thanks for the share Laura! Have fun at Hobby Lobby. 🙂