Gnarled olive trees are symbolic and full of history, so they are not only a wonderful addition to your garden. Olive trees were first cultivated thousands of years ago, in the Mediterranean, and were valued for their wood, oil, and fruit. Olive trees are also richer in cultural and spiritual significance, and have a tendency to represent longevity, peace, and endurance.
Olive trees were considered to be sacred to ancient Greeks and olive branches as a victory symbol and peace. The Olympic Game winners had been crowned with olive branch wreaths, and were also associated with Athena, the goddess, who legend had her presenting olive trees to Athenians. In every culture but one, the olive tree is a symbol of resilience because it survives in adversity and can endure for centuries, some olive trees enduring hundreds or thousands of years.
Symbolically, ancient olive trees are enriched by their knotted, twisted forms. Their weathered, worn surface confers to them an aura of wisdom and strength and therefore the right to become a powerful symbol of hardness and resilience.
Placing a gnarled olive tree in your garden is not just adding a striking visual element, but it is also reaching back to a rich tradition spanning centuries and cultures. It’s a story tree that confers beauty and resilience of nature.
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