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mature olive trees for sale nz

If you’re searching for mature olive trees for sale NZ, you’re in the right place. Our nursery specialises in providing healthy, well-established olive trees ready to transform your garden, orchard, or lifestyle block. Mature olive trees offer beauty, shade, and gourmet fruit right from the first season, making them an ideal choice for New Zealand gardeners wanting instant impact and quicker harvests. Whether you're looking for classic Mediterranean varieties or robust cultivars suited to local climates, our selection ensures you’ll find the perfect olive tree for your landscape and culinary needs.

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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 attractive silver green foliage and thrives in NZ conditions, particularly in warm, dry regions. It produces consistent crops and is ideal for orchards, lifestyle blocks, and feature planting.

From $532.39

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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Olea europaea

Olea europaea is the classic olive tree, valued for its attractive silver green foliage and its ability to produce olives for both oil and table use. This hardy evergreen tree thrives in NZ conditions, particularly in warm, dry regions. With its Mediterranean look and long lifespan, it is ideal for orchards, lifestyle blocks, and feature planting.

From $34.43

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, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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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...

From$34.43
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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...

From$270.40
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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...

From$34.43
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Olive 'J2'

Olive 'J2' is a productive olive variety valued for its reliable cropping, attractive silver green foliage, and suitability to New Zealand growing...

From$393.94
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Olive 'Koroneiki'

Olive 'Koroneiki' is a premium olive variety renowned for producing exceptional quality oil with rich flavour and high oil content. This evergreen...

From$270.40
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Olive 'Rakino'

Olive 'Rakino' is a hardy olive variety valued for its attractive silver green foliage, productive growth, and suitability to New Zealand conditions...

From$34.43
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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...

From$270.40
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Olive 'Verdale'

Olive 'Verdale' is a productive olive variety valued for its large fruit, excellent oil quality, and attractive silver green foliage. This evergreen...

From$34.43
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Olive 'Manzanillo'

Olive 'Manzanillo' is a popular olive variety prized for its large flavoursome fruit that is ideal for both table olives and oil production. This...

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Olive 'Leccino'

Olive 'Leccino' is a popular olive variety valued for its reliable fruit production, attractive silver green foliage, and excellent oil quality. This...

From$270.40
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...

From$270.40
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Prunus yedoensis

Prunus yedoensis is a beautiful deciduous flowering tree valued for its abundant spring blossom and graceful spreading form. Masses of pale pink buds...

From$387.55
Echinopsis oxygona growing a pot with pink flowers.
Echinopsis oxygona

Echinopsis oxygona, commonly known as the Easter Lily Cactus, is a widely grown and popular cactus. It features slender, upright stems, that are...

From$8.95
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Prunus blireiana

Prunus 'Blireiana' is an attractive deciduous flowering tree valued for its abundant double pink blossoms and colourful foliage. Masses of fragrant...

From$515.35
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Prunus 'Tai Haku'

Prunus 'Tai Haku' is a spectacular deciduous flowering tree valued for its exceptionally large white spring blossoms and elegant spreading form. The...

From$387.55
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Pinus pinea

Pinus pinea (Pine Nut) is a distinctive evergreen conifer admired for its broad umbrella shaped canopy, long green needles, and edible pine nuts...

From$270.40
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Ulmus 'Lobel' (Dutch Elm Tree)

Ulmus 'Lobel' is a refined deciduous elm valued for its narrow upright form, dense green foliage, and excellent suitability as an avenue or specimen...

From$557.95
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Zelkova serrata

Zelkova serrata is an impressive deciduous tree valued for its graceful branching, attractive green foliage, and colourful autumn display. The finely...

From$323.65
Cercis Forest Pansy growing in a courtyard garden with purple leaves.
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is a spectacular deciduous ornamental tree renowned for its vibrant rosy pink spring flowers and stunning deep...

From$270.40
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PB28 Planter Bags (Christmas Tree Bag)

PB28 Planter Bags are a durable and economical option for growing large trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and other mature nursery stock. Their...

From$130.50
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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Melia azedarach tree.
Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach (Bead Tree, White Cedar) is a graceful deciduous tree valued for its attractive fern like foliage, fragrant clusters of lilac...

From$387.55
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Magnolia 'Charles Raffill'

Magnolia 'Charles Raffill' is an impressive deciduous tree prized for its spectacular spring flowers and handsome garden form. The large blooms...

From$515.35
Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu) tree juvenile foliage.
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...

From$99.29
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PB60 Planter Bags (Bag For Xmas Tree)

PB60 Planter Bags are a strong and practical option for growing large trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and advanced nursery stock. Their...

From$169.50
A large Agathis australis (Kauri tree) in a native reserve.
Agathis australis (New Zealand Kauri)

Agathis australis, commonly known as the Kauri tree, is a revered New Zealand native conifer renowned for its immense size and longevity. Reaching...

From$229.95
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Sequoiadendron giganteum

Sequoiadendron giganteum (Giant Redwood) is one of the world’s most impressive and majestic conifer trees, valued for its towering growth habit, rich...

From$270.40
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Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigata' is an elegant deciduous tree prized for its narrow upright form, dense green foliage, and brilliant golden autumn...

From$340.69
Full sized Pseudopanax ferox (Fierce Lancewood) at four years old.
Pseudopanax ferox (Toothed Lancewood)

Pseudopanax ferox, commonly known as Fierce or Toothed Lancewood, is a NZ native tree that features interesting juvenile and mature forms. The...

From$30.29
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Tree Fertiliser (Tree Fertiliser)

Using tree fertiliser results in plants having better quality foliage, more profuse flowering, stronger stems, and a much healthier and brighter...

From$16.95
Olive 'Barnea'

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Why Choose Mature Olive Trees in New Zealand

Mature olive trees deliver immediate results, both aesthetically and practically. Unlike younger saplings, these established specimens require less patience—no waiting years before your first crop or before their silvery foliage becomes a striking feature in your garden. Olive trees are well-suited to many NZ regions, tolerating drought, coastal conditions, and even frosty winters. Their evergreen leaves, sculptural trunks, and gnarled branches provide year-round interest and a distinct European flair.

If you’re designing a Mediterranean-style garden or simply want a showy specimen for your front yard, mature olive trees bring both ambience and utility. Bite into your own homegrown olives, press your own oil, or simply enjoy their timeless beauty.

Popular Olive Varieties Available

We offer several premium olive cultivars, each with its own unique character and benefits. Looking to create an orchard or just plant a single statement tree? Explore these popular options:

Each variety is carefully grown and nurtured in our nursery to ensure successful establishment and swift fruit production. We have mature olive trees for sale NZ-wide, ready to ship or collect.

How to Plant and Care for Mature Olive Trees

Mature olive trees are easy to plant and maintain. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot; olives thrive in poor soils and require minimal irrigation once established. Mulch well and fertilise annually for the best results. Mature trees may need some pruning for shape and fruiting, but they’re remarkably low-maintenance.

If you’re considering adding other trees for biodiversity and shade, the NZ native Beilschmiedia tarairi (Taraire) pairs beautifully with olives, adding lush greenery and supporting local wildlife.

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Ready to buy mature olive trees for sale NZ? Our expert team can advise on the best varieties for your location and purpose. With mature specimens, you’ll enjoy instant visual impact and a rewarding harvest. Contact us or visit our nursery to see our range of top-quality mature olive trees and make your Mediterranean dream a reality.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

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