The Norfolk Olive Tree Company

The Norfolk Olive Tree Company: olive trees and Mediterranean plants in the United Kingdom

The Norfolk Olive Tree Company is a nursery based on the outskirts of Norwich (Norfolk, United Kingdom) dedicated to the selection, import and sale of olive trees, palms and Mediterranean plants that are hardy to the British climate. The company presents itself as a family business run by Paul Smith and his wife Antonia, with ten years of experience in the sector.

Catalogue of trees and plants

The range is organised into several categories: young olive trees (under £300), mature olive trees (between £300 and £600), ancient olive trees (from £425), cloud olive trees (from £210), topiary olive trees, screening olive trees and standard olive trees. They also sell palms (from £55), Mediterranean plants (from £60) and a selection of olive trees from £75. In addition, the catalogue includes terracotta pots, slow-release olive feed and products for growing your own olives.

The trees are selected from suppliers in Spain and Italy, specifically from Valencia and Catalonia, according to the company itself. Paul Smith, a qualified arborist, personally selects the olive trees for their shape and architecture.

Gardening and landscaping services

As well as selling plants, the company offers garden design and build, tree planting and landscaping services. It also has a tree hire service for weddings. For landscaping projects of any scale, they offer discounts for trade professionals.

Delivery and plant health guarantees

All trees are delivered to your home by a specialist courier, without leaving the plant on the kerbside, and for larger specimens it is possible to arrange delivery to the exact spot required in the garden. The plants come with a plant passport and the company follows the regulations set by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the United Kingdom).

Knowledge and outreach

The team gives talks as guest speakers on radio programmes and at gardening events. Antonia Smith has given talks for the BBC Good Food Guide and writes blogs about curing and preserving olives. The company also publishes informative content about growing olive trees in the United Kingdom, their hardiness, pruning, pests and diseases.

Nursery and customer service

The nursery, located on the outskirts of Norwich, can be visited by appointment. The company handles enquiries by phone and through a contact form, and offers expert advice and aftercare. The online shop allows purchases with secure payment via PayPal, MasterCard and Visa.

Location and contact

Phone: 07766 730893