Plant an Olive tree in Palestine: A symbol of hope and resilience
“The olive tree is like a mother; it gives and gives, no matter how little it receives.” (Palestinian Proverb)

Palestine and the Olive tree
For centuries, olive trees have been an integral part of Palestine’s identity and heritage. These resilient trees, some of which date back over 4,000 years, have provided sustenance, shelter, and a deep connection to the land. The olive harvest is not just an agricultural practice; it is a celebration of Palestinian culture, tradition, and unity. Every year, families come together during the harvest season, from early October till the beginning of December, to honour this unique occasion—passing it down through generations as a powerful symbol of strength and perseverance.

Holy Land Dates and the Olive tree project
Holy Land Dates is honoured to support planting olive trees through this olive tree project in Palestine. An initiative dedicated to empowering Palestinian farmers and preserving their agricultural heritage. As a pre-launch initiative, Holy Land Dates has planted 400 trees in the village of Deir Ibzi’, located in the western Ramallah Governorate.
Priority is given to farmers whose land has been threatened or damaged, with a particular focus on supporting women and young people starting out in farming. The saplings, aged 3–4 years, are distributed in December and January. These trees begin bearing fruit after 3-4 years, depending on environmental conditions, and reach full maturity around 15 years of age. The full maturity olive tree can produce 30–50 kilograms of olives per season. This translates to approximately 6–10 litres of olive oil. The trees will be planted in villages across the Ramallah Governorate.

“If the olive trees knew the hands that planted them, their oil would become tears.”
Mahmoud Darwish
How to plant or donate olive trees in honour of loved ones?
- Enter the name (in English) for each certificate. (Please double-check the spellings)
- For additional gift certificates for different recipients, please make separate purchases.
- After each purchase, you will receive an automated email with the corresponding gift certificate attached
- Soon after the trees are planted, within six months of the event, you will receive the exact location in Palestine via Google Maps.