Lidl is selling faux olive trees to add a decorative touch to your home – they're cheapest around & look incredibly real

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TREE-T YOURSELF Lidl is selling faux olive trees to add a decorative touch to your home – they're cheapest around & look incredibly real
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SHOPPERS are rushing to get their hands on a faux olive tree from Lidl.
The budget retailer is offering affordable ways to bring a touch of the Med into your home.
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The Livarno Home Artificial Olive Tree is selling for £20 at Lidl
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The Livarno Home Artificial Olive Tree is currently available for £19.99 online and £19.06 in Lidl stores.
Lidl claims the small tree is a "detailed replica with natural colours".
It stands 118cm tall and comes in a pot with an 18cm diameter.
Meanwhile, Ikea is selling a 149cm artificial potted olive tree for just £25.
"This artificial plant is made of plastic, of which at least 50% comes from recycled materials," the Swedish retailer claims.
On the pricier end is Dunelm's version, costing £100.
Dunelm's artificial olive tree stands at 140cm tall - thanks in part to an added 15cm from its oven basket-style plant pot.
For those after a statement piece, Costco is offering a 6.5ft faux olive tree in a French-style crock planter for £150.
The product description reads: "This exceptionally realistic Olive tree will thrive perfectly anywhere, every season."
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Lidl's Artificial potted plant, in/outdoor Olive tree costs £25
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Dunelm's Artificial Olive Tree in Woven Basket Plant Pot is priced at £100
Credit: Dunelm
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Costco's Artificial 6.5ft Olive Tree in French Crock Planter costs £150
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But if you'd prefer the real thing, you can always plant an olive tree.
Though native to the Mediterranean, olive trees can thrive in the UK - as long as they're given sufficient care.
Sunlight and shelter
Olive trees do best in a sunny, sheltered location.
They can tolerate intense sunlight and drought.
But they typically struggle in extreme cold and high winds.
Watering
Water potted olive trees regularly from mid-March to late October.
Water your tree until water comes out of the bottom of the pot.
In hot, dry weather, you may need to add more water.
Reduce watering for younger trees, and stop watering established trees in the winter.
Drainage
Ensure your tree has adequate drainage.
Pruning
Prune the tree back each year to encourage good leaf growth.
Winter care
Wrap your tree over winter to keep the harsh wind out.
Give your tree extra protection if cold snaps are forecast.
Fruiting
Olive trees need at least three months a year of cold weather to flower and fruit.
Temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, along with a fluctuation in night and daytime temperatures initiate the fruiting process.