Olive bonsai (192)

Presentation

Olive (Olea europaea) specimen aged 70-80 years, 53 cm tall, with a 30 cm nebari and a hollow trunk with hollowed, gnarled bark that forms the centrepiece of the composition. The canopy is divided into two clearly distinct lateral masses, with fine, compact foliage. Ideal for those looking for an already formed tree, to be maintained rather than styled.

Technical features

• Botanical species: Olea europaea (olive)
• Age: about 70-80 years
• Height of the plant alone: 53 cm
• Nebari: 30 cm
• Pot: rectangular, 42 x 33 x h. 13.5 cm
• Pot material: unglazed stoneware
• Total weight: 24.1 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care difficulty: medium

How to care for it

The olive should be kept outdoors all year round, in the sunniest position available: with too little light the branches stretch and the leaves lose their compactness. In summer, a container of this size needs watering every day, soaking until water runs from the drainage holes and waiting for the surface of the substrate to dry before the next watering; in winter watering is reduced and the tree is sheltered from prolonged frost.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I will receive the one in the photograph?

Yes. This is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the exact tree that will be shipped. The foliage may look different on delivery, because the tree is alive and undergoes pruning, pinching and the normal seasonal changes of its leaves.

How much space and what weight should I allow for?

The pot measures 42 x 33 cm with a height of 13.5 cm, while the plant alone reaches 53 cm. The total weight is 24.1 kg: a solid, stable surface is required, preferably an outdoor table or a masonry stand.

Can I keep it indoors?

No. The olive is a Mediterranean outdoor species and must stay outside all year round, on a terrace, balcony or in the garden. A prolonged period indoors weakens the foliage. In winter, in cold areas, it is enough to shelter it from the harshest frosts.

What is included

• Olive bonsai (Olea europaea) in a rectangular unglazed stoneware pot 42 x 33 x h. 13.5 cm, the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and characteristics)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping