The Best Faux Olive Tree on Amazon (Every Size, 2026)
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A friend put me onto faux olive trees a few years ago and I haven't looked back — they give a room the same tall, statement-making presence as a real tree without the watering, the light requirements, or the risk of it dying on you. I've since tried several sizes and styles, so here's exactly which ones look the most realistic and how to style them so they don't read as fake.
My Top Picks at a Glance
Best Overall (7ft): VIVATREES 7ft Faux Olive Tree — Shop it here
Best 6ft Size: VIVATREES 6ft Faux Olive Tree — Shop it here
Best Statement Piece (10ft): 10ft Olive Tree with Wood Trunk — Shop it here
Best Budget/Small Space (5ft): 5ft Artificial Olive Tree — Shop it here
Most Realistic Fruit Detail: 7ft Olive Tree with Lifelike Olives — Shop it here
Best Planter Upgrade: Kante Concrete Tall Planter — Shop it here
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Tree: Artificial Olive Tree 10 Feet
This is by far the best olive tree that I have found. I absolutely love it in my dining room, but through my move, I have taken it with me, and there is not a single room it doesn't look gorgeous in. I also love how many compliments I get asking if it's real.
Shop the Artificial Olive Tree 10 Feet
Pot: Blue Gray Concrete Planter 20"
I've been loving this pot. It is such a neutral, basic, and it works well in every room. It also doesn't take away from the room and goes in all spaces where I've put the tree. This one also works indoors and outdoors.
Shop the Blue Gray Concrete Planter 20"
Rug: Diamond Platinum/White Indoor/Outdoor Rug
This rug was a bit of a splurge, but definitely makes up for it with how beautiful it is and how amazing it feels. I've been using this in my dining room, and it looks gorgeous. It's such a great way to add some texture and design to a room.
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My shoes: Women's Pepper Ballet Flat with Bow
If you see me in these shoes every day, just know it's because they are so comfortable and go with almost everything in my closet. I love adding them as a nice metallic detail with my outfits all year long.
The Roundup
Best Overall (7ft): VIVATREES 7ft Faux Olive Tree
This is the size and style I'd recommend to most people — tall enough to fill an empty corner or flank a piece of furniture, but not so oversized it overwhelms a normal-height room. With 2,500+ reviews, it's one of the most trusted olive trees on Amazon, and it comes with its own tall planter.
Shop the VIVATREES 7ft Olive Tree
Best 6ft Size: VIVATREES 6ft Faux Olive Tree
Same trusted line, a size down — this is the one to get for a room with lower ceilings or a spot where a 7-footer would feel like too much. Just as many reviews back it, so you're not sacrificing quality for the smaller footprint.
Shop the VIVATREES 6ft Olive Tree
Best Statement Piece (10ft): 10ft Olive Tree with Wood Trunk
If you have the ceiling height for it, a 10-foot tree makes a real statement — this is the size I originally fell for. This particular one has a natural wood trunk rather than a molded plastic one, which is the detail that sells the realism up close. Order of operations: fluff the branches out right when it arrives, since it'll look compressed straight out of the box.
Shop the 10ft Olive Tree with Wood Trunk
Best Budget/Small Space (5ft): 5ft Artificial Olive Tree
Under $45, this is the one to grab for a bedroom corner, an office, or anywhere you want the look without the investment of a floor-to-ceiling tree. It still has the same lifelike leaf variation as the pricier options, just in a smaller package.
Shop the 5ft Budget Olive Tree
Most Realistic Fruit Detail: 7ft Olive Tree with Lifelike Olives
If the little clusters of faux olives are what sell you on realism, this one has some of the most convincing fruit detail I've seen — they're not just painted-on blobs, they have real color variation and depth. A great pick if the tree will be viewed up close, like next to a dining table.
Shop the Realistic-Fruit Olive Tree
Best Planter Upgrade: Kante Concrete Tall Planter
Most faux trees ship in a plain plastic or basket pot that doesn't do the tree any favors. Swapping it into a real concrete planter (this one has a drainage hole, even though you won't need it) instantly makes the whole thing look more expensive and intentional — it's the single change that elevated mine the most.
The Perfect Pot to Pair with
Hyacinth Scalloped Multipurpose Nesting Baskets
These come in a pack of three, but the largest one would be great for using for this plant. It's such a great detail, adding the wicker basket. Also, since you don't have to worry about watering your plant, you don't have to worry about this getting messed up.
Fluted Ceramic Planter Pot
I love this pot because it's basic and can go in any room. Plus, the detail on it adds a little bit more texture. It's also budget-friendly and does have a hole in case you ever do want to put it inside.
24” Large Plastic Planter
Another great basic planter, but this one is plastic, so it's large and more durable. It has absolutely fantastic reviews and can be used so many times. It also has drainage and is super durable.
Set of three white plastic pots
This is another pack of three that is a light beige but also comes in a beautiful black color. I believe the medium and the large size would look gorgeous with these trees inside them, and the other two can be used outside or inside. They are also a great option for those of us who don't want to deal with a heavy pot since they are plastic.
Set of two woven rattan urns
This one honestly might be my favorite option just because I love the rattan. These are great pots for just about anywhere in your home except outdoors. These I would recommend only keeping inside, as they are not weatherproof, but they are absolutely gorgeous with a faux tree and, I think, would look beautiful in any space.
How to Choose the Right Size and Make It Look Real
Measure your ceiling height first
Leave at least 6-8 inches of clearance between the top of the tree and your ceiling so it doesn't look cramped. A 10ft tree needs a true 9-10ft ceiling to breathe; most standard rooms do better with a 6-7ft tree.
Fluff it out of the box
Every faux tree arrives compressed from shipping. Spend 10-15 minutes bending branches outward and separating clustered leaves before you judge how full it looks — this step alone makes a huge difference.
Upgrade the planter
The pot it ships in is rarely the one you want to keep long-term. A concrete, ceramic, or woven planter (sized a couple inches wider than the nursery pot inside) reads as far more expensive than the tree itself often costs.
Placement and light
Because it's faux, you don't need to worry about actual light levels — this is one of the best options for a dim corner or windowless hallway where a real tree would struggle.
Faux Olive Tree FAQ
What size faux olive tree should I get?
For most rooms with 8-9ft ceilings, a 6-7ft tree looks proportional. Save a 9-10ft tree for a room with true vaulted or high ceilings so it doesn't feel cramped.
Do faux olive trees need any maintenance?
Just occasional dusting — no water, no light requirements, and no risk of it dying. That's the entire appeal.
How do I make a faux tree look less fake?
Fluff and bend the branches into asymmetrical angles right when it arrives, and swap the included pot for a nicer planter. Both steps matter more than the tree itself.
Can I use a faux olive tree outdoors?
Only if it's specifically labeled UV-resistant or outdoor-rated — standard indoor faux trees will fade and become brittle in direct sun.
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