Olive Bonsai

Description

The Olive Bonsai is a captivating miniature tree celebrated for its silvery-green foliage, gnarled trunk, and Mediterranean charm. Known botanically as Olea europaea, this sun-loving evergreen brings a sense of calm and resilience to any bonsai collection. With proper care, it thrives both indoors (with ample sunlight) and outdoors in warmer climates, making it a versatile and enduring favorite.

🌿 Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Olea europaea

• Origin: Native to the Mediterranean region

• Foliage: Small, narrow, silvery-green leaves

• Trunk & Bark: Naturally textured, developing rugged, aged character with time

• Growth Habit: Slow-growing, ideal for shaping and styling

• Light Requirements: Full sun; minimum 6 hours of direct light daily

• Watering Needs: Allow topsoil to dry slightly before watering; avoid waterlogging

• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 8–11 (can be overwintered indoors in colder zones)

🌟 Why Choose the Olive Bonsai?

• Ancient Symbolism: Represents peace, endurance, and wisdom—perfect for gifting or meditation spaces.

• Mediterranean Aesthetic: Adds a touch of rustic elegance to indoor or patio settings.

• Beginner-Friendly: Hardy and forgiving, making it great for new bonsai growers.

• Aged Gracefully: Develops beautiful trunk texture and dense foliage with age and care.

📏 Available Sizes:

• Pre-bonsai starter (4–6 inches)

• Shaped bonsai tree (8–14 inches, informal upright or semi-cascade)

• Mature specimen tree (custom order available)

🪴 Care Tips:

• Repot every 2–3 years in early spring using well-draining bonsai soil.

• Prune regularly to encourage ramification and maintain structure.

• Protect from frost in cold climates—ideal for sunny windows indoors during winter.

• Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced bonsai fertilizer.