{"product_id":"olive-two-steps-topiary-olea-europaea-dubai","title":"Olive Two Steps — Double Ball Topiary (Olea Europaea) | 120–130cm | Dubai UAE","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopiary · Shaped Specimen · Olea Europaea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOlive Two Steps — Double Ball Topiary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Olea Europaea)  ·  120–130cm  ·  Dubai UAE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo perfectly shaped foliage spheres, stacked on a clean upright trunk. This is the Olive Tree reimagined as living sculpture — architectural, formal, and immediately striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Makes This Tree Unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✂️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert Topiary Shaping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo distinct foliage spheres hand-shaped by nursery specialists. This form takes years to develop — not achievable through home pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏛️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchitectural Presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 120–130cm, this tree works as a formal pair flanking an entrance, or as a standalone focal point in a courtyard or garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlea Europaea — UAE-Ready\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver-green evergreen foliage. Full sun tolerant. Drought resistant once established. One of the most climate-compatible trees for the UAE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003csvg width=\"110\" height=\"200\" viewbox=\"0 0 110 200\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cellipse cx=\"55\" cy=\"45\" rx=\"38\" ry=\"36\" fill=\"#2D6A2D\" opacity=\"0.9\"\u003e\u003c\/ellipse\u003e\u003cellipse cx=\"55\" cy=\"45\" rx=\"28\" ry=\"26\" fill=\"#3A8A3A\" opacity=\"0.5\"\u003e\u003c\/ellipse\u003e\u003crect x=\"50\" y=\"78\" width=\"10\" height=\"28\" fill=\"#6B4A2A\" rx=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cellipse cx=\"55\" cy=\"130\" rx=\"34\" ry=\"32\" fill=\"#2D6A2D\" opacity=\"0.9\"\u003e\u003c\/ellipse\u003e\u003cellipse cx=\"55\" cy=\"130\" rx=\"24\" ry=\"22\" fill=\"#3A8A3A\" opacity=\"0.5\"\u003e\u003c\/ellipse\u003e\u003crect x=\"50\" y=\"159\" width=\"10\" height=\"36\" fill=\"#6B4A2A\" rx=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"28\" y=\"192\" width=\"54\" height=\"8\" fill=\"#8B6B47\" rx=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ctext x=\"98\" y=\"48\" font-family=\"Arial\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"#2D6A2D\" font-weight=\"bold\"\u003eUpper\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"98\" y=\"60\" font-family=\"Arial\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"#2D6A2D\" font-weight=\"bold\"\u003esphere\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"98\" y=\"133\" font-family=\"Arial\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"#2D6A2D\" font-weight=\"bold\"\u003eLower\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"98\" y=\"145\" font-family=\"Arial\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"#2D6A2D\" font-weight=\"bold\"\u003esphere\u003c\/text\u003e\u003cline x1=\"14\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"14\" y2=\"191\" stroke=\"#999\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"3,3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"10\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"9\" stroke=\"#999\" stroke-width=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"10\" y1=\"191\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"191\" stroke=\"#999\" stroke-width=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003ctext x=\"1\" y=\"105\" font-family=\"Arial\" font-size=\"9\" fill=\"#777\" transform=\"rotate(-90,8,105)\"\u003e120–130cm\u003c\/text\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Two Steps\" Form — How It Works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trunk is trained upright and clear of foliage between the two spheres — creating a visible \"step\" of negative space that separates the upper and lower balls. This is what distinguishes the Two Steps form from a bushy or standard olive tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn European and Mediterranean garden design, this topiary style is called a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edouble-ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epom-pom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eolive. It requires consistent specialist pruning over multiple growing seasons to achieve — which is why specimen-shaped trees like this carry a premium over standard form olives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlea Europaea (European Olive Tree)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm \/ Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-Tier Topiary (Double Ball \/ Pom-Pom) — two shaped foliage spheres on a single upright trunk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120–130cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(measured from base of pot to top of upper sphere)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Spheres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 — upper and lower, separated by clear trunk section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver-green, leathery — evergreen year-round, no seasonal drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrunk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle upright, clear of foliage between and below the spheres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun — minimum 6 hours direct daily to maintain sphere density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow–moderate once established (every 7–10 days in summer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVilla entrances (paired), courtyards, patios, formal garden beds, luxury landscaping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNursery container — display-ready on arrival\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll UAE Emirates — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah \u0026amp; beyond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Olive Two Steps is not a standard olive tree that happens to be pruned. It is a specialist-shaped specimen — grown over multiple seasons with the express purpose of developing two distinct, symmetrical foliage spheres on a single clean trunk. The result is an olive tree that reads as formal garden architecture rather than simply a plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 120–130cm, it works both as a standalone courtyard statement and as one of a matching pair flanking a villa entrance or driveway gate. In European and Mediterranean landscape design, double-ball topiary olive trees are a signature feature of luxury outdoor spaces — the kind seen at high-end hotels, private villas, and curated garden projects across Italy, Spain, and the south of France. In Dubai and the UAE, this aesthetic is increasingly in demand in premium residential and hospitality landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its refined appearance, the Olea Europaea is a remarkably tough species. It evolved in the hot, dry Mediterranean basin — conditions that closely mirror the UAE's climate. Full sun, sandy alkaline soil, low rainfall — this tree was built for exactly that environment. The topiary form requires periodic maintenance pruning to preserve the sphere shape, but the underlying tree is resilient and low-demand once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚪\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVilla Entrance — Paired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo matching specimens flanking a gate or front door. The most classic use of double-ball topiary in formal residential landscaping. Symmetry is the effect — one tree alone reads informal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏡\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourtyard Focal Point — Solo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle specimen in a premium pot or raised planting bed at the centre of a courtyard. The shaped form provides architectural interest without requiring large planting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌅\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatio \u0026amp; Terrace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a large ceramic or fiber pot on a patio, balcony, or rooftop terrace. The topiary form works well in contained settings where an unshaped tree would look overgrown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHotel \u0026amp; Commercial Landscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHotels, boutique offices, retail entrances, and restaurants across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The shaped olive tree signals premium landscaping immediately — widely used in UAE hospitality design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide — Maintaining the Topiary Form in the UAE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠ Topiary Maintenance Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double-ball form requires light trimming 2–3 times per year to preserve the sphere shape. Without pruning, the olive will revert to its natural bushy growth. This is not difficult — but it is necessary. If you cannot commit to periodic pruning, consider our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/olive-tree-bushy-olea-europaea\"\u003eBushy Olive Tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einstead, which requires no shaping maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e☀️ Sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun — 6+ hours direct daily. Critical for sphere density. Insufficient sun causes sparse, uneven foliage that breaks the topiary shape.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep water every 7–10 days in summer. Every 2–3 weeks in winter. Allow top 3cm of soil to dry between waterings. Overwatering is the primary cause of decline in UAE-planted olives.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🌱 Soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining sandy or loamy soil. UAE alkaline ground suits this species without amendment. In pots, use free-draining Mediterranean or cactus mix with drainage holes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🧪 Fertilising\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced NPK (10-10-10) in spring and late summer. Light application only — over-fertilising causes vigorous leggy growth that breaks the topiary sphere shape faster.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✂️ Pruning (Critical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim 2–3 times per year (spring, mid-summer, early autumn) using clean sharp shears. Follow the existing sphere outline — do not cut deeper than the previous shape. Remove any shoots on the trunk immediately to keep it clear.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🐛 Pests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for scale insects on trunk and stems — common in UAE humidity. Treat with neem oil. Check for olive knot (bacterial gall) and remove affected wood immediately. Ensure drainage to prevent root rot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eشجرة الزيتون ذات الكرتين (Olea Europaea) — دبي والإمارات\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eشجرة زيتون توبياري فريدة من نوعها — تتميز بكرتين خضراويتين متناسقتين فوق جذع مستقيم أنيق. هذا الشكل الاستثنائي، المعروف في التصميم الأوروبي بـ\"Double Ball Topiary\"، يجعل منها تحفة فنية حيّة تُضيف طابعاً راقياً لمداخل الفلل والفناءات والمشاريع الفندقية في دبي وأبوظبي وسائر إمارات الدولة.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eارتفاعها 120–130 سم، دائمة الخضرة، مقاومة للحرارة الشديدة والجفاف. تحتاج إلى تقليم خفيف 2–3 مرات في السنة للحفاظ على شكلها المميز. مثالية للزراعة في الأصص الفاخرة أو الأرض المكشوفة.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eتوصيل مجاني لجميع الإمارات عند الشراء بأكثر من 99 درهماً. تواصل معنا عبر واتساب للاستشارة والطلب.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Olive Tree Is Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVisual Character\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Steps ← You are here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormal, sculptural — 2 shaped spheres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntrances, formal gardens, luxury landscaping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePruning 2–3x per year required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/olive-tree-bushy-olea-europaea\"\u003eBushy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, lush — full dense canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden borders, screening, relaxed gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal — light shaping only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/olive-tree-thick-trunk-olea-europaea\"\u003eThick Trunk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArchitectural — gnarled aged trunk as centrepiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVilla entrances, courtyards, specimen planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal — dead branch removal only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ancient-olive-tree-olea-europaea-fiber-luxury-pot\"\u003eAncient (Luxury Pot)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeritage — decades-old specimen, display ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatement pieces, high-value landscaping, gifts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal once placed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚚 UAE-Wide Delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah · Ajman\u003cbr\u003eRAK · Fujairah · Umm Al Quwain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree delivery on orders AED 99+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💬 24\/7 WhatsApp Support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right variant?\u003cbr\u003eAsk our plant experts before ordering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe'll give you an honest answer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Indoor \u0026 Outdoor Plants UAE","offers":[{"title":"Nursery Pot","offer_id":53133646758255,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ceramic Pot","offer_id":53133646791023,"sku":null,"price":849.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/1518\/9615\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-06-20at5.47.57PM.webp?v=1781965401","url":"https:\/\/nicedreamlandscape.ae\/products\/olive-two-steps-topiary-olea-europaea-dubai","provider":"Indoor \u0026 Outdoor Plants UAE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}