How do I buy a centenarian olive tree for my villa or architectural project?

With Olea & Mare you don't buy from a generic catalogue. We analyse your architectural plans and project requirements, conduct a bespoke search across Andalusia's finest nurseries and reserves, and present a photographic and technical dossier of 3 to 5 candidate olive trees — with exact trunk calibre, weight and 4K video — within 48–72 hours.

How much does a centenarian olive tree cost, and what does the service include?

The price of a centenarian olive tree varies according to its age (80 to 300+ years), trunk perimeter (40 cm to over 250 cm) and sculptural morphology. Olea & Mare's service includes physical search, technical inspection, official EU Phytosanitary Passport, customs clearance and direct transport by specialised lorry to your site in Switzerland or anywhere in Europe.

How are large olive trees transported and installed in Europe?

Olive trees travel in climate-controlled tautliner lorries directly from Spain, with the root ball protected and hydrated. We coordinate arrival and the mobile crane manoeuvre (30 to 50 tonnes) to clear walls or structures and position the tree with millimetre precision at its final location.

Can Spanish olive trees survive the climate in Switzerland, Germany and Central Europe?

Yes. We select cold-hardy Olea europaea varieties resistant to temperatures down to -10 °C / -12 °C. We provide technical guidelines for structural drainage, porous substrate and winter protection to ensure perfect adaptation in alpine and continental climates.

What phytosanitary guarantees and certificates accompany each olive tree?

Every specimen comes with an official European Phytosanitary Passport certifying it is 100 % free of Xylella fastidiosa and regulated pests, CEXVEG registration from Spain's Ministry of Agriculture, and full international TRACES-NT traceability.

ARCHITECTURAL TREE SOURCING FOR EUROPE'S FINEST PRIVATE RESIDENCES.

Living sculptures for timeless architecture.

Name: Centenarian Specimen Olive Trees — Olea europaea
Brand: Olea & Mare
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Every project begins with a unique vision. We select extraordinary olive trees that become permanent architectural landmarks for villas, boutique hotels and private estates across Europe.

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Trusted by architects, landscape designers and private estate owners across Europe.

LIVING SCULPTURES

We don't sell trees. We find the right one.

We don't sell catalogue trees. We find the living sculpture your architecture needs.

Every project possesses its own architecture, scale and identity. Our work is to search through thousands of specimens to find the one that feels as if it has always belonged to that space.

"The right tree makes architecture look as if it was born around it."

10,000+ Exceptional Specimens

Tailored Selection

48h First Selected Proposal

INTERACTIVE ARCHITECTURAL VISUALIZER

The choice of specimen defines the architecture.

Explore how 5 centenarian olive tree silhouettes transform the scale, contrast and identity of a contemporary villa.

Contemporary Villa Architectural Specimen Visualizer

STYLE 00 — BASELINE

Space Without Botanical Presence

Pure contemporary architecture. The absence of a large-scale botanical element creates a sense of coolness and lack of organic patina.

State: Without Tree

OUR ADVISORY WORKFLOW

A five-step sourcing protocol refined for Europe's most demanding architects.

Every remarkable landscape begins with an informed selection.

Day 1 01. Brief

48 Hours 02. Selection

1 Week 03. Inspection

2–3 Weeks 04. Delivery

Final 05. Integration

Brief & Scale Study

Protocol Briefing

YOU PROVIDE Drawings, site photos, material palette

WE EVALUATE Scale, structural loads, sun orientation

Selected Specimen Selection

Selection Dossier (3–5 Specimens)

YOU PROVIDE Aesthetic intent & project briefing

WE SCOUT On-site field selection in Spain

Technical Inspection

Technical Viability Report

WE INSPECT Trunk integrity, CEXVEG compliance

WE VALIDATE Rootball diameter & crane limits

Execution & Delivery

Direct On-Site Delivery

WE COORDINATE TRACES-NT passport & customs

WE OPERATE Protected transport & crane lift

Integration & Aftercare

Planting & Health Guarantee

WE ADVISE Substrate, drainage & root anchoring

WE GUARANTEE Botanical monitoring & aftercare

TECHNICAL SOURCING DOSSIER

PHASE 01 / 05

CONFIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURAL DOSSIER

REF #OLEA-ARCH-01 ESTIMATED: DAY 1

Architectural Sourcing Protocol

Initial evaluation of architectural drawings, structural loading limits on patio slabs, crane maneuver radius, and material dialogue between travertine walls and olive tree silhouettes.

DELIVERABLE Vector Scale Protocol Briefing

INPUT REQUIRED DWG Renders & Site Photos

LOGISTICS ANALYSIS Crane Access & Load Capacity Study

Certified European Phytosanitary Passport & TRACES-NT Compliance

SELECTED ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS

Architecture & Nature in Dialogue.

Every project demands a different dialogue between architecture, landscape and time.

Olivo Centenario Monumental en Villa de Lujo Suiza — Ancient Specimen Olive Tree Olea europaea

Entrance Motor Court

Private Villa — Switzerland

Architectural Challenge: How to anchor a seven-metre travertine façade without reducing natural light in the entry threshold.

Olivo Escultural Asimétrico en Patio de Vidrio Ginebra — Sculptural Asymmetric Olive Tree

Glass Courtyard

Contemporary Pavilion — Switzerland

Architectural Challenge: Projecting dynamic organic shadow movement across full-height glass panels without obscuring interior views.

Olivo Milenario de Tronco Hueco en Finca de Piedra Mallorca — Historic Hollow Trunk Olive Tree

Dry Stone Courtyard

Mediterranean Estate — Mallorca

Architectural Challenge: Establishing an immediate sense of centuries-old permanence within a newly restored dry-stone masonry courtyard.

Olivo de Copa Compacta en Terraza Alpina Verbier Suiza — Specimen Olive Tree Alpine Residence

High-Altitude Terrace

Alpine Residence — Switzerland

Architectural Challenge: Integrating a refined olive silhouette on an exposed timber terrace with strict structural load limits and alpine winds.

Olivo Multi-Tronco en Piscina de Lujo Viena — Multi-Stem Olive Tree Architectural Pool Deck

Infinity Pool Perimeter

Contemporary Estate — Austria

Architectural Challenge: Creating a dense multi-stem privacy screen along the pool deck while maintaining unobstructed views of the surrounding park.

Olivo de Copa Sombrilla en Casa Patio Sotogrande — Umbrella Canopy Olive Tree Sourcing Spain

Entertaining Courtyard

Courtyard House — Southern Spain

Architectural Challenge: Delivering an elevated horizontal canopy to shade the central dining table without obstructing horizontal movement.

WHY OLEA & MARE

Born from the land. Shaped by architecture.

A lifelong connection to trees, combined with an architectural eye for proportion, space and place.

Most suppliers sell what they have. We search for what your project deserves.

I grew up in a family of farmers. From an early age I was surrounded by the land, by olive trees and by the quiet rhythm of agricultural life. Trees were never simply something I looked at — they were part of the landscape I grew up in, living elements with character, age, scars and stories of their own.

Later, I chose architecture. That perspective changed the way I saw trees. I began to understand that an exceptional olive tree is not only a botanical specimen — its proportions, scale, structure and presence can completely transform the way a space is experienced.

Olea & Mare was born from the desire to bring these two worlds together: the knowledge of the land inherited from my family, and the architectural understanding acquired through my profession. Today, we look at the tree the way an architect looks at a building: its proportions, its structure, its relationship with light, materials and space — and, above all, whether it feels as though it was always meant to be there.

Balti López

FOUNDER — ARCHITECTURAL TREE SOURCING

Physical specimen selection in Mediterranean olive grove

"The right tree doesn't simply complete a landscape. It gives it a sense of place."

ARCHITECTURAL SOURCING BRIEF

Describe your vision. We'll select the tree.

Tell us about your project. We'll take care of the rest.

Within 48–72 hours, we'll present a tailored selection of exceptional olive trees suited to your project.

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Thank you for sharing your architectural vision. We are now reviewing your project requirements and scouting our Mediterranean groves for suitable centennial specimens.

A confirmation has been dispatched to your email. You will receive your Tailored Selection Dossier within 48–72 hours.