The company specialized in exterior design Gardens with Life has captured attention on its social networks after carrying out the spectacular planting of an olive tree approximately half a millennium old. “We are passionate about nature and being outdoors, although we like our work above all because it creates beauty,” they maintain from their website. Thanks to the coverage of Jose Gonzalez“brain and heart” of the Valencian project, its followers have been able to witness “something extraordinary that is not done every day.”
This majestic historical specimen, which was carefully selected by the clients themselves directly from the nursery, has become the imposing centerpiece of their garden. With the 500 years of age and 6,000 kilos of weight, it doesn’t matter if it was planted 50 meters away from the housesince its size eclipses the rest of the patio.
For these experts, emblematic species of the Mediterranean climate such as the olive tree, the laurel or the yew They go far beyond being simple decorative elements; They are authentic works of nature that provide enormous symbolism, tradition and character. But the reason that led the owners of the house to choose this tree, in October 2025, was born from a misfortune “There was originally a pine tree here that, due to some rain and wind storms a few weeks ago, fell down and destroyed this entire part of the garden. So, at that moment we decided that we were going to replace it with the olive tree that is on the way,” says González.
To carry out this maneuver, the team has had a crane placed and a gondola truck“a special transport for this type of exemplary trees.” Once the tree had arrived on the truck, the workers had already prepared the hole where they were going to plant the five-hundred-year-old olive tree.
The process of transplanting a 500-year-old, 6,000-kilogram olive tree. A job that requires a heavy crane and a team of professionals to move this specimen 50 meters away and give it a new home.
The cost of acquiring an olive tree varies enormously and depends on factors such as its age, the size of the trunk, its state of conservation and the logistical costs associated with its transplant. Although a young olive tree can be purchased from a local producer for a reduced price, the economic value increases dramatically with the antique and exclusiveness of the specimen.
For example, a tree that is about 50 years old usually costs around 500 euros, while a century-old olive tree can cost more than 1,000 euros. In the market of origin, the prices of centenary olive trees start at values greater than 100 euros and reach more than 500 euros, logically varying if the tree is 100, 300 or 700 years old, as explained in Excellent Prices. However, once transported and planted in its final location, the total sales cost rises and is usually around between 400 and 1,000 euros.
On the other hand, ancient olive trees reach much higher prices. These monumental trees, which can weigh about 10 tons and measure up to 10 meters in perimeter, have a price that exceeds 10,000 euros in their place of origin. This economic value can be multiplied by ten once the tree is installed in exclusive gardens of millionaires.
Finally, when budgeting the cost of owning one of these antique examples, it is essential to consider the high handling and transportation costs. Companies with their own machinery and equipment are required to be able to uproot, move and plant large olive trees safely and without causing damage. Furthermore, regulations protecting the oldest specimens make it increasingly difficult to buy them, which will predictably continue to increase their price in the market.
