European Olive Pre-Bonsai with Strong Base and Great Future Potential
This is one of several pre-bonsai we are posting this time of year.
Every spring, we work through a large volume of material, and while we move many trees into ceramic pots for retail, we also end up with a healthy group of strong pre-bonsai that simply do not get finished in time. That is the case here. There is nothing wrong with this tree. It is healthy, full of potential, and being offered online for someone who enjoys taking quality material to the next stage.
This European Olive has a fuller, more developed look right now, which makes it especially appealing for someone who wants a pre-bonsai that already feels substantial. The base has nice movement, the trunk has begun to develop character, and the canopy already gives you plenty to work with. It has that nice middle ground where it feels far beyond raw nursery stock, but still leaves room for branch selection, refinement, and your own styling direction.
The foliage has the classic look olive lovers want, with narrow leaves, soft silvery-green tones, and fresh extension growth pushing upward. European Olives have a distinctly old-world feel to them, and they make rewarding bonsai for growers who enjoy building age, structure, and personality over time.
Currently in a 6.5 inch training pot, this tree would be a great candidate for future wiring, selective pruning, and eventually a move into a ceramic bonsai pot when the time is right. A really useful piece of material for someone who wants healthy olive stock with a strong base and a fuller canopy already in place.
- Species: European Olive
- Height: 10” from soil to apex
- Spread: 13”
- Pot: 6.5” training pot
- Photographed March 25, 2026
- Ships from our Massachusetts nursery
- Healthy pre-bonsai with strong future styling potential
Please note: This is the exact tree you will receive.
Please Read Before Purchasing
This is a high-value bonsai that we’ve spent years watering, fertilizing, pruning, and caring for. Once it leaves our nursery, its care is 100% in your hands. By purchasing this tree, you acknowledge that Bonsai Outlet makes no warranties once it leaves our facility. All one-of-a-kind trees are sold “as is.” Sales are final—no refunds or exchanges. We assume you know what you’re buying and how to care for it, but if you have any questions, ask before purchasing. We’re happy to help! Appearance may naturally change with the seasons, including leaf color, density, and growth habit. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important 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.
** 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.
