Wild olive bonsai (300)

Presentation

Wild olive (Olea oleaster) about 25 years old, 57 cm tall, with a 14 cm nebari and a trunk showing deadwood and fissured bark at the base. The canopy is compact, divided into clearly separated pads and supported by a movement of the trunk towards the right. Ideal for anyone looking for an already structured Mediterranean tree to keep outdoors all year round.

Technical features

• Species: Olea oleaster (wild olive)
• Style: informal upright, with flared base and deadwood
• Height of the plant alone: 57 cm
• Nebari: 14 cm
• Age: about 25 years
• Pot: rectangular 34 x 25 x h. 12.5 cm
• Pot material: unglazed stoneware with engraved decoration
• Total weight: 14.2 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care difficulty: low

How to care for it

The wild olive wants direct sun all year round, even during the hottest hours of July and August: in the shade the growth becomes leggy and the inner branches lose their leaves. In summer, with a shallow 12.5 cm pot, water may be needed twice a day, checking that the surface of the substrate dries out between waterings, while from November to February watering drops to once every four or five days.

For more on caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I receive the same one in the images?

Yes, this is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows this very tree. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different on delivery because of new growth, maintenance pruning and pinching or the normal seasonal change. Trunk, nebari and pot remain exactly as shown.

How much space does it take up and how much does it weigh?

The pot measures 34 x 25 cm with a height of 12.5 cm, while the plant alone reaches 57 cm: including the container you need about 70 cm of free height. The total weight is 14.2 kg, so it is worth providing a sturdy outdoor shelf or table.

Can I keep it indoors?

No. The wild olive is an outdoor Mediterranean species and needs direct light and the seasonal change in temperature. A balcony, terrace or garden are the right places; in winter, in areas with prolonged frosts, simply move it to a spot sheltered from the wind without bringing it into a heated room.

What is included

• Wild olive bonsai in a decorated unglazed stoneware rectangular pot 34 x 25 x h. 12.5 cm, the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during transport