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If you’re searching for “buy olive trees near me”, you’re in the right place to grow your very own Mediterranean oasis in New Zealand. Olive trees are not only stunning landscape features but also rewarding fruit trees that thrive in many Kiwi gardens. Whether you want a few potted olives for your patio or a productive grove for oil and table olives, you’ll find a diverse selection of healthy, vigorous olive trees—perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.

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Olive 'Ascolano'

Olive 'Asolona' is a premium olive tree variety known for producing high quality oil with a smooth, mild flavour. This evergreen tree features attractive silver green foliage and thrives in NZ conditions, particularly in warm, dry regions. Ideal for orchards, lifestyle blocks, and feature planting, it offers both ornamental appeal and excellent productivity for oil production.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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Olive 'El Greco'

Olive 'El Greco' is a versatile olive tree known for producing high quality fruit suitable for both oil and table use. This evergreen tree features attractive silver green foliage and thrives in NZ conditions, particularly in warm, dry regions. It offers reliable cropping and is ideal for orchards, lifestyle blocks, and feature planting in Mediterranean style gardens.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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Olive 'Barnea'

Olive 'Barnea' is a high yielding olive tree valued for its versatility in both oil production and table olives. This evergreen tree features...

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Olive 'J5'

Olive 'J5' is a productive olive variety valued for its consistent yields and suitability for both oil production and table use. This evergreen tree...

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Olive 'Frantoio'

Olive 'Frantoio' is a premium olive variety renowned for producing high quality oil with a rich, fruity flavour. This evergreen tree features...

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Olive Verdale

Olea Verdale is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high yields of medium sized fruit. They are dark purple-black when mature in autumn and...

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Olive Manzanillo

Olea Manzanillo is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high yields of medium sized fruit. They are dark purple-black when mature in autumn and...

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Olive Koroneiki

Olea Koroneiki is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high yields of small fruit. The fruit are often squeezed to produce an oil with a distinct...

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Beilschmiedia tarairi (Taraire) trees growing in a modern garden.

Beilschmiedia tarairi (Taraire)

Beilschmiedia tarairi, commonly known as the Taraire tree, is a unique, NZ native tree. Its prominent feature is the masses of olive-like, purple...

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Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood Wattle)

Acacia melanoxylon, commonly known as the Acacia Blackwood Wattle or Australian Blackwood, is an evergreen tree that grows rapidly to 30 m tall and...

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Olive Rakino

Olea Rakino is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high-quality fruit. The medium-sized, dark purple-black fruit have a distinct taste and can be...

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Olive J2

Olea J2 is a variety of Olive tree that produces fruit that can be squeezed to produce an oil which has a distinct, fruity flavour or they can be...

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Olive Leccino

Olea Leccino is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high-quality fruit. The medium-sized, dark purple-black fruit have a distinct, sweet taste and...

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Fraxinus excelsior

Fraxinus excelsior, commonly known as the European Ash or Common Ash, is a large and stately, deciduous tree grown for its rich and colourful...

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Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)

Cedrela sinensis Flamingo is a highly colourful, deciduous tree featuring bright, salmon-pink foliage in spring which ages to cream-yellow, and then...

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Magnolia Margaret Helen (Magnolia Tree Margaret Helen)

Magnolia Margaret Helen is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, rose-pink flowers through late winter and early spring. These are...

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Ulmus Lobel (Dutch Elm Tree)

Ulmus Lobel is a variety of Dutch Elm tree grown for its colourful foliage and narrow form. The leaves emerge a fresh green colour in spring, age to...

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Magnolia JC Williams (Magnolia Tree JC Williams)

Magnolia JC Williams bears masses of large and showy, rose-purple flowers through late winter and early spring. These are borne on the naked stems...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Magnolia Strawberry Fields (Strawberry Fields Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Strawberry Fields is a stunning deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, semi-double, deep red flowers through late winter and...

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Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach, commonly known as Bead Tree, White Cedar or Persian Lilac, is a fast-growing deciduous tree admired for its feathery foliage and...

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa) specimen tree with masses of red flowers in a coastal location.

Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers...

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Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree)

Sequoiadendron giganteum, commonly known as the Giant Redwood, is a large, evergreen tree and aptly named for its red coloured wood. It features...

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Acer platanoides Princeton Gold (Princeton Gold Maple Tree)

Acer platanoides Princeton Gold is a variety of the commonly known, Plane-Leaved Maple, and is a medium sized tree with fantastic foliage. The leaves...

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Magnolia Amethyst Flame (Amethyst Flame Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Amethyst Flame is a smaller tree that bears masses of large and showy, bright red-purple flowers in late winter and early spring on the...

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Tabebuia rosea

Tabebuia rosea, commonly known as Pink Poui or Rosy Trumpet Tree, is a large tree grown for its amazing flowers. Showy clusters of pink flowers coat...

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Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree)

Schinus molle, commonly known as the California Pepper Tree, is an evergreen tree grown for its attractive form and foliage. The leaves are bright...

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Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree)

The Schefflera arboricola plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid...

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Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)

Magnolia liliiflora Nigra, commonly known as Black Lily, is a stunning tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple flowers from late winter...

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Jute Tree Tie

The Jute Tree Tie is non-abrasive and very popular because it wont cause tree damage. The 50 mm wide fabric is heavy duty and designed to support...

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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' (Tulip Tree)

Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, also known as the Upright Tulip Tree, is a stunning deciduous tree admired for its narrow, columnar form. It...

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Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely...

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Olive 'Ascolano'

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Why Grow Olive Trees in New Zealand?

Olive trees (Olea europaea) are beautifully suited to New Zealand’s climate, especially in warm, sheltered areas. Their attractive silver-green foliage provides year-round interest, while the rugged trunks lend character to any garden. Beyond their ornamental value, olive trees are a smart investment for homegrown, nutrient-packed olives and even small-scale oil pressing.

Growing olives at home is easier than many gardeners think. They’re drought-tolerant once established, need minimal maintenance, and adapt well to containers or open ground. By choosing varieties suited to your region, you’ll enjoy reliable harvests and a resilient, long-lived tree.

Popular Olive Varieties Available Near You

Our nursery offers a wide range of premium olive trees, so whether you’re after the intense oil flavour of Olive Koroneiki or the famous eating olive qualities of Olive Mission, there’s a cultivar to match every taste and climate.

Here are just a few popular choices:

Growing and Caring for Olive Trees

Olive trees love full sun and free-draining soil. Be sure to plant your olive where it gets at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. With regular water during their first summer and a light annual prune after fruiting, olive trees will reward you for decades. These evergreens are hardy, but protecting young trees from severe frost ensures healthy growth.

If you’re new to growing olives or want help choosing the perfect variety, our knowledgeable team is here to guide you. With top-quality plants and practical advice, you’ll find it easy to buy olive trees near me and get on the path to a productive, beautiful garden.

Explore our full range and discover the right olive tree for your space—your Mediterranean dream is closer than you think.


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