One-of-a-Kind European Olive
The European olive bonsai tree is a living sculptural masterpiece that captures the essence of ancient olive groves in miniature form. Cultivated from the olive species (Olea europaea) native to the Mediterranean region, this evergreen bonsai develops an impressively aged appearance over time.
As it matures, the gnarled, twisted trunk takes on rough, cracked bark with natural deadwood features, especially when grown from wild-collected specimens. The small gray-green oblong leaves call to mind the sun-drenched hills of Italy, Greece and Spain.
Among the most prized olive bonsai are the wild olive variety with incredibly tiny leaves and the Olea sylvestris with rounded, dark green foliage. Though petite, these trees are packed with character that develops over their long, slowly-growing lives potentially spanning hundreds of years.
Easy to care for, olive bonsai need full sun and excellent drainage, thriving in warm, dry conditions. While drought-tolerant once established, their feisty Mediterranean spirit shines through with simple care. Diminutive white flowers may even give way to striking black olives as the seasons change.
The tree you see if the tree you'll receive.
Stats -
- The Bonsai is 7 5/8" tall, measured from the soil to the top of tree. The spread is 9".
- This tree ships in a 7.5" Yixing pot.
- Images taken on May 22, 2024
- Ships from our Massachusetts nursery
The tree you see is the tree you'll receive.
Important Shipping Guidelines:
- We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
- All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
- Most Shipments of Trees are released on Mondays and Tuesdays only to avoid being held in-transit over weekends.
- If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.