Olive trees are wonderfully elegant plants to keep. Native to the Mediterranean, Asia, and Africa, with proper care these plants will make wonderful additions to your home. These trees are perfect for those looking to add a coastal or Mediterranean theme to their décor. They have silver-grey leaves that are replaced every two to three years and can live for a long time. Some olive trees are estimated to be over a thousand years old. In the summer, they produce small white and fragrant blossoms.

The fruits of these trees, which grow in various sizes and shapes, are usually ripe enough to be harvested in the autumn and winter. These olives, which are very healthy, can be eaten off the tree, but will probably taste very bitter. A curing process, or sometimes simply drying in the sun, is almost always necessary to make the fruits palatable. Olives have many uses besides being a food source – cooking oil, beauty products, medicinal products, and even a future renewable energy source.

Although they are slow to grow, the trees are very robust and rarely succumb to droughts, disease, or fire. Even if the trunk of the tree is destroyed, the roots of the trees can regenerate. The trunks of older trees will often grow twisted and gnarled, giving them a very distinctive look. As long as they are kept in a safe, sunny location, olive trees are perfect for your home.

Serenata currently has two types of olive trees available for delivery, one with a standard stem and another with a decorative corkscrew stem.