If you’ve been following me for a while, you already know this: I am not a faux plant person. Like… at all.

But every once in a while, something comes along that makes me question my entire personality—and yes, this tree is one of those moments.

The faux olive tree that made me do a double take

I mean… look at it.

This isn’t your average plastic plant trying (and failing) to pass as real. This is a full-on Mediterranean fantasy moment—the kind you expect to see in a sun-drenched villa in Puglia, not in your living room in the middle of winter.

The trunk? Textured, slightly imperfect, almost sculptural.
The leaves? That soft, dusty green with those silvery undertones that real olive trees have—the detail here is honestly kind of wild.

And the scale… oh, the scale. It’s approximately 2.5 meters tall (about 8 feet), which means it doesn’t just sit quietly in a corner—it anchors the entire room.

Why I (reluctantly) love it

Let me be clear: I still love real plants. I will always choose real plants.
But this? This is for a very specific kind of problem.

The “my house has zero natural light but I still want a vibe” problem

You know those dreamy olive trees you keep saving on Pinterest? They need real light.
This one? Thrives in your dark hallway, your north-facing living room, your rental with questionable windows.

The “I travel / forget / kill everything” reality

No judgment. We’ve all been there.
This gives you that elevated, organic, slightly rustic Mediterranean feel—without the guilt.

It actually reads as decor, not “fake plant”

And this is the key difference.
Because of its realistic structure and overall quality, it doesn’t scream “last-minute fake greenery.”

It feels intentional. Styled. Designed.

But… $2,135 for a fake tree?!

Okay, yes. We need to talk about this.

This is not a casual purchase. This is a statement piece.
It lives somewhere between plant and sculpture, which is why it feels more like buying furniture than décor.

And honestly? If you think of it as:

• a corner-filling hero piece
• a no-maintenance design element
• something that will never die (unlike that fiddle leaf fig we don’t talk about)

…it starts to make a little more sense.

How I would style it

• In a large ceramic pot—nothing glossy, keep it matte and slightly imperfect
• Next to a low, linen sofa in warm neutrals
• Paired with wood and stone textures so it feels grounded
• Or in an entryway, where it instantly sets the tone

Basically: treat it like a piece of architecture, not just an accessory.

Final thoughts (from someone who still side-eyes fake plants)

Do I suddenly love faux plants? No.
Do I think this one is kind of genius? Yes.

Because it solves a real design problem beautifully—and that’s the sweet spot.

If you’ve been anti-faux like me, consider this your permission slip to make one (very chic, very specific) exception.

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Where to find it:
You can find the Faux Mediterranean Evergreen Tree (Emerald Olive) at OROA.