Olive tree Olea europaea with decorative stoneware potCompact and Mediterranean. That is the olive tree (Olea europaea) in a decorative stoneware pot. This distinctive tree will transport you to the Mediterranean Sea. Add a Mediterranean touch to your living room, garden or balcony. After a few years, you may find olives hanging from the tree. However, these are better enjoyed for their appearance than consumption. The evergreen olive tree can be placed both indoors and outdoors. Plant the tree in full