Wild olive bonsai (304)

Presentation

Wild olive (Olea europaea var. sylvestris), 22-24 years old, 20 cm tall, with a twisting trunk, already characterful bark and a 6 cm nebari sitting firmly on the moss-covered soil. The canopy is set out in distinct tiers, with the small foliage typical of the wild variety. Ideal for anyone looking for a small-size Mediterranean tree with established character.

Technical details

• Species: Olea europaea var. sylvestris (Wild olive)
• Style: informal upright with twisting trunk movement
• Height of the plant alone: 20 cm
• Nebari: 6 cm
• Age: about 22-24 years
• Pot: octagonal, diam. 19 x h. 6.5 cm
• Pot material: green glazed stoneware
• Total weight: 1.6 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care level: easy

How to care for it

The wild olive should be kept outdoors all year round in full sun, the condition that keeps internodes short and the ramification dense. With a shallow pot only 6.5 cm deep, the soil dries out quickly: from June to August check daily and water when the surface is dry, while in winter only a few waterings are needed, sheltering the plant only below -5 °C.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I 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. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different over time due to natural growth, pruning, pinching or seasonal changes, while trunk, nebari and styling remain as shown.

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

It is compact: the octagonal pot measures 19 cm in diameter by 6.5 cm in height and the plant alone reaches 20 cm, for an overall height of around 26-27 cm. Total weight, pot and substrate included, is 1.6 kg: it can be moved with one hand.

Can I keep it indoors on a windowsill?

No, this is an outdoor bonsai. The wild olive needs direct sun and seasonal temperature changes to keep its leaves small and its growth compact. A balcony, terrace or garden is fine all year round; indoors it would lose vigour within a few weeks. Any time inside should be limited to a few hours.

What is included

• Wild olive bonsai (Olea europaea var. sylvestris), h. 20 cm, in octagonal green glazed stoneware pot diam. 19 x h. 6.5 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