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Giant olive tree slashed to less than half price adds a Mediterranean flair to your garden & adds privacy too

Giant olive tree slashed to less than half price adds a Mediterranean flair to your garden & adds privacy too

The Sun12-06-2025
GREEN-FINGERED enthusiasts can now add style and privacy to their outdoor space for cheaper than ever.
A giant Mediterranean plant is currently available for less than half price.
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You can elevate the look of your garden as well as its privacy with this classy buy.
And you can also make significant savings on this stylish garden addition.
The Giant Tuscan Olive Tree has been reduced from £399.99 to just £149.99.
The deal, available from Gardening Express, helps to save shoppers a whopping £250.
And this tree is the perfect addition to a sun-drenched garden or patio.
Place this olive tree in a large planter or directly in the ground to create your own Tuscan terrace at home.
This plant is said to thrive in any well-drained bright spot of your garden.
The grey-green leaves will remain all year as well as the tiny creamy-white flowers that eventually develop into the green fruit.
It will give your garden Mediterranean-style finish, making you feel like you're on holidays without leaving your home.
This plant flowers during the summer, with the olives ripening in autumn.
However, be sure to shield these plants from harsher winter winds by planting in sheltered corners of your garden or moving pots into a conservatory during cold weather.
These trees have long life spans, with some even growing to be hundreds of years old.
And since olive trees can reach heights of 20 to 30 feet, this makes the perfect natural privacy barrier for your garden, but it may take some time.
Shoppers raved about the plant in the review section of Gardening Express.
They rated the olive tree a perfect five stars.
"All first class. The tree was well wrapped and in very good condition," wrote one buyer.
"I have been buying plants from Gardeningexpress for two years now, and I can say they are simply the best."
"Wonderful tree! The size is incredible and seem to be much more expensive elsewhere," agreed another customer.
"The quality of the tree and condition is also fantastic."
"Really big trees delivered in great condition. Exactly as advertised. I'm a regular customer and they never let me down," said a third person.
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