00:00Okay, I'm heading out to the balcony to test the durability on these two artificial trees,
00:04and let me tell you, the olive tree absolutely demolished the ficus.
00:08While I'm at it, I went through the marketplace and found the best deals for fake olive tree
00:13versus faux ficus, which lasts longer so you don't have to scroll through a million listings.
00:18We'll talk about how the materials hold up over time, how they handle sun and rain,
00:22and which one actually looks worth the money after a year of collecting dust.
00:26Stick around, because the cheapest option on this list might not be the worst deal.
00:31First up is the 120-180cm artificial olive tree at $31.84.
00:38This one's the all-rounder.
00:41It's advertised for both indoor and outdoor use, which is rare at this price,
00:45so it can live on your balcony in the summer and come inside for the winter without any drama.
00:50About 4,900 people bought it and it holds a solid 4.5-star rating.
00:55The leaves have that soft matte green finish instead of a plastic shine,
00:59which honestly does a lot of the work of making it look real.
01:02If you want one tree that can move around with the seasons, this is the safe pick,
01:06and the price leaves room in your budget for a planter upgrade.
01:10Now this next one costs $48.46, and it comes with the pot, which is the thing people always forget
01:17to check.
01:18It's listed at 110, 150, or 180cm, so you can match it to your ceiling height,
01:24and it's explicitly non-hazardous, meaning it's safe around kids and pets.
01:28That's a real buying consideration if you have a curious cat.
01:32It's also pulled close to 4,500 sales with a 4.8 rating,
01:36which is a good sign for something in this price bracket.
01:39Buy this one if you hate the hunt for separate planters,
01:42because the pot is already sized and matched to the tree.
01:46Okay, now for the budget option, and I think this is the one that surprised me the most.
01:51The 76 or 115cm artificial ficus tree is only $6.75.
01:58That's less than two takeaway coffees.
02:01You get rubber branches, green heart-shaped leaves,
02:03and plastic foliage that stays flexible instead of snapping in cold weather,
02:07which honestly is the whole point of a faux ficus.
02:10It's rated 4.7 with over 4,000 units sold, so it's not some random listing, it's a proven seller.
02:17If you need filler greenery for a shelf, a bathroom, or a rental apartment, this is unbeatable value.
02:24Just know the trunk detail is simpler than the pricier trees.
02:28Next is my favorite of the olive trees, the 120-180cm artificial olive tree at $30.26.
02:35Same generous size range as the first one, but it carries a 4.9 rating,
02:40which is the highest score across every product I tested.
02:43That's telling, because in this category the differences between the cheap version and the
02:48good version show up in the trunk and the leaf density, and this one clearly skipped the cheap trunk.
02:53Most of my followers who ordered it mentioned that it looked better in person,
02:56so it photographs well, which matters if you're styling a corner for a video or a listing photo.
03:0220 cents cheaper than the first olive too.
03:05For the strongest rating and the strongest olive, this is the one I'd point people toward.
03:11Fifth one, the olive tree's artificial indoor at $42.59, and this is the fancy one.
03:17It comes in 5-foot-25, 6-foot-10, or 7-foot-10, so it's noticeably taller than most of
03:23what's out
03:24there, and it ships with a black pot plus a natural wood trunk and lifelike fruit.
03:28The fruit is the detail that sells it.
03:31Put olives on a branch and people stop asking if it's real.
03:35It's got a 4.8 rating from nearly 3,000 buyers.
03:39It's the most expensive item on this list, and the extra cash goes straight into the trunk
03:43quality in those fruits, so if you have a tall entryway or a stairwell that needs filling,
03:48this is the one to spend on.
03:50Alright, that's the lineup.
03:52All five links are down in the description, with the sizes and the current prices so you
03:57can compare them side by side.
03:59If this actually helped you figure out which one to get, hit like, subscribe for more home
04:03and garden tests, and drop a comment telling me which tree is currently living in your house.
