Olive Tree

Ash Infusions: Up to 5 Infusions

Origin: Asia Minor and the eastern Mediterranean

Size: Large

Colours: Silver-Green leaves, small white to creamy white flowers

Season:

Lifespan: 500+ Years

The Olive Tree is an enduring symbol of peace, wisdom, and legacy. Its silver-green foliage and timeless presence make it a fitting tribute for those who wish to leave a mark that lasts generations — a living memory that continues to give.

About Olive
The Olive Tree is an enduring symbol of peace, wisdom, and legacy. Its silver-green foliage and timeless presence make it a fitting tribute for those who wish to leave a mark that lasts generations — a living memory that continues to give.
What’s Included?
  • Ash treatment to allow your tree to thrive as a continuation of energy from ashes
  • Multiple ashes can go into the same tree over time to create a living family tree
  • Custom bronze memorial plaque
  • Your chosen tree in your chosen location
  • Care of your tree and maintenance of the gardens in perpetuity
  • Up to 4 hours of memorial planning with a dedicated Legacy Planner
  • Tree Memorial ceremony conducted by our in-house celebrant
  • Life celebration including catering. (First 15 guests free of charge)
  • Payment Plan options available.
  • No ongoing fees or hidden charges.
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Corresponding Birthday
Best suited for those born in spring — peaceful, wise, and deeply rooted in love.
Average Height
Typically grows 6–12 m (20–40 ft).
Environmental Impact
Supports biodiversity and stores carbon effectively over centuries. Roughly 0.03 to 0.2 tons of carbon sequestered after maturity.
Why Choose a Living Legacy Tree

People often choose Mornington Green over traditional cemeteries or urn memorials for its eco-friendly approach and the opportunity to create a growing, living memorial in a beautiful, welcoming environment that celebrates life and contributes positively to the earth.

  • Cheaper than traditional resting places
  • No hidden or ongoing costs
  • Creates a positive environmental impact
  • 365 days a year access to the gardens
  • Gives your family a place to connect to something beautiful in your memory
  • Unlike cemeteries where pets are banned, pets are welcome here. Just as your pet brought joy to your world it can continue to be by your side bringing life and joy to visitors through nature.
Creating Your Legacy

Mornington Green Legacy Gardens offers a unique final resting place steeped in nature by transforming cremated ashes into nourishing elements for memorial trees within a protected botanical garden.

Yes pre-planting is available.

By choosing your tree now, you can help relieve the financial and emotional stress for those left behind.

Pre-Plant or At Need?

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Patented ash treatment formula

Ash treatment to allow your tree to thrive as a continuation of energy from ashes.

Add multiple ashes to 1 Living Legacy Tree

Multiple ashes can go into the same tree over time to create a living family tree. You can also include pets ashes in your chosen tree.

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Personalized Memorial Plaque

Custom bronze memorial plaque to leave a message and further memorialise loved ones when the time comes.

Ongoing Care and Protection

Care of your tree and maintenance of the gardens in perpetuity. Whether you choose to pre-plant your tree now. 

How other's feel after planting their Living Legacy Tree at Mornington Green

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