Wild olive bonsai (293)

Presentation

Wild olive (Olea oleaster) of about 26 years, 39 cm tall, with a trunk that flares at the base into an 8 cm nebari and surface roots clearly visible above the moss. The crown is set in distinct foliage pads, with branches still wired to define their angle. Ideal for anyone growing Mediterranean outdoor bonsai and looking for an already structured specimen.

Technical features

• Species: Olea oleaster (wild olive, olive tree of the wild)
• Age: about 26 years
• Height of the plant alone: 39 cm
• Nebari: 8 cm
• Pot: oval, 32 x 24 x h. 6.5 cm
• Pot material: unglazed stoneware
• Total weight: 5.9 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care difficulty: low

How to care for it

The wild olive wants direct sun all year round: keep it outdoors, ideally sheltered from freezing winds below -5 °C. From June to August the pot, only 6.5 cm deep, dries out quickly and daily watering may be needed; in winter, water only when the surface of the substrate is dry. We recommend checking the soil with a finger before watering, rather than following a fixed schedule.

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

Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the plant in the photo?

Yes. This wild olive bonsai is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the very plant that will be shipped, together with its oval unglazed stoneware pot. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different due to growth, pruning, pinching or normal seasonal changes.

How much space does it need?

The pot measures 32 x 24 cm and the plant reaches 39 cm in height, so a shelf or an outdoor table of about 40 cm per side is enough. Total weight is 5.9 kg: place it on a stable surface outdoors, in sun for most of the day.

Why is there copper wire on some branches?

The wire holds the angle of the foliage pads while the wood sets in the desired position. Keep an eye on it during the growing season and remove it before it starts to bite into the bark, usually after a few months of growth; on the wild olive the wood responds slowly.

What is included

• Wild olive bonsai (Olea oleaster) in a 32 x 24 x h. 6.5 cm oval unglazed stoneware pot, the exact specimen shown in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping