Black Olive Tree

The Black Olive Tree, also known as Bucida buceras and Shady Lady, is a stately evergreen native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and the coastal regions of Central America. Despite the name, it doesn't produce edible fruit; it gets its common name from its small, glossy leaves and the small black seed pods it produces. What it does produce is an unmistakable presence.

Known in the plant world as a "green cloud tree" for the way its dense clusters of leaves seem to float along its branches, the Shady Lady has built a dedicated following among designers and collectors. It's even been called the next Fiddle Leaf Fig.

NOTE: While the Black Olive is breathtaking, she can be a challenging—yet rewarding!—plant to care for. Since this tree is notorious for its love of high light and its sensitivity to change (she can be a bit of a drama queen with leaf drop), it’s best suited for experienced plant parents who enjoy a more hands-on approach to their care routines.