All the serenity, none of the maintenance.
Even if you don’t have a green thumb, your home can seriously benefit from having a few plants. Biophilic design is instantly calming because our brains are always seeking out nature. If you don’t want the extra gardening routine, though, good news. Fake plants aren’t the tacky, plastic eyesores they used to be. Faux olive trees are a designer favorite for adding luxury to your home.
We won't stand in your way if you want a real olive tree, too, but the one issue we want to surface is that real olive trees require a lot of work. They need plenty of sunlight (south- or west-facing windows are best for them), good drainage, and consistent watering. Don't have the time or patience? Try taking the artificial route to incorporate these positive plants into our homes.
Ahead, we rounded up 10 options of varying sizes and levels of lushness. Real olive trees tend to have thousands of leaves (and seemingly just as many olives), which can feel like a lot on a fake plant, so most faux options are on the sparser side. All of our favorites are highly versatile for various decor aesthetics, so if you're looking for something small and bushy or tall and a bit scanty, you'll find it in our curated list ahead.
The best part about faux olive trees? They don't require a shred of effort to keep them looking fresh and fruitful. Speaking of which, did we mention that a few of our picks have sprouted a few glimmering artificial olives? No matter which one you end up snagging for your space, you're bound to love it—no matter where you put it. Go ahead and grab yours now to bring a little bit of peace into your home.
Best DealA faux olive tree is only as pretty as its planter, and this one proves it. The terracotta pot is what sells the Mediterranean look. It’s tall enough to stand on its own in a corner, or it’ll catch the light beautifully on a windowsill. “We placed this potted olive tree in a window in our office, and sometimes it catches the sunlight so beautifully that I forget it’s fake,” Associate Shopping Editor Janae McKenzie. “The pot looks heavy and realistic, but it’s actually lightweight and easy to re-position.”
If you prefer a tabletop houseplant, this potted one is pure luxury. It’s realistic down to the dark, rich-looking (but still fake) soil. With a twisty trunk and a bit of fluffing, it livens up the most drab table. “This potted olive tree sits right behind me in our office, and it’s basically become a luxe fidget toy for me,” McKenzie says. “The faux soil and leaves are just too much fun to run my fingers along. And it’s nice to have reminders of the natural world when you spend hours on a computer.”
Like any plant, olive trees don't all look the same. Though this one strays a bit from what you'd find out in the wilderness, it looks pretty spot-on for a domesticated one you'd see indoors. From the bushy branches to the skinny, pale trunk, this is a good addition to any space.
This may be a hot take, but we believe the planter is as important as the plant itself. It seems as though DR.Planzen agrees, as the sweet woven planter is included with the faux tree.
If you’re really ready to splurge on your faux tree, the sculpted planter and bushy foliage are waiting here for you. It’s the most realistic one we spotted by far, with lush leaves you can’t ignore.
This olive tree may be artificial, but its leaves are so realistic that we have to do a double-take. They have that dark, thick, waxy texture that makes us think this could start sprouting olives at any time.
If you’re set on placing your faux olive trees outside, UV-resistant options like this AllModern pick are ideal. The tall planter at the base of this olive tree would look incredible on a front porch.
This is the kind of faux tree you’d have to get up close to be able to tell it’s fake. More than one twisting trunk makes it look like you grew it from seed, and the foliage is wide-reaching, rather than standing straight up.
A faux silk material makes the leaves on this faux olive tree shine. It comes with its own fruits studded throughout the tree. You can choose a planter to put it in, or tuck it behind furniture for some vertical drama.
This nearly eight-foot-tall tree was designed by Shea McGee’s studio, and it shows. From the velvety faux soil to the solid white pot, it’s ideal for flanking your entryway.
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