European Olive Tree Bonsai
Take a look at the tropical black olive.
European olive tree bonsai. Medium this is a popular bonsai tree in europe and elsewhere. However they make excellent bonsai subjects. This tree was styled by erik wigert owner of wigert s bonsai nursery in north ft myers florida. Indoor olive trees are susceptible to scale so watch for signs of these sap sucking insects.
Shop by category. If needed treat the tree by spraying with insecticidal soap. Heart of the mediterranean the olive tree. Species olea europaea age.
European olive tree bonsai tree l5 5 w5 5 h8 4 inches trunk plastic pot this picture was taken on may 21 2020 it is a hardy tree which is easy to care for. Where to go from here. In 2008 at the 1st national bonsai exhibition in rochester ny he was awarded best tropical bonsai for his purple bougainvillea. Though watering this drought resistant plant can vary depending on the soil used and your area s climate water your bonsai about.
The european olive is one tree that will thank you for putting it in the brightest sunniest part of your yard as they love the sun and hot weather. This tree is easy to care for. When night time temperatures drop below 50 degrees we suggest that you bring your bonsai indoors and place the tree on a windowsill or on a table in front of one. About 1 4 3 8 inch lighting.
They look nothing like the european olive. About 7 8 inches trunk size. Water the bonsai only when the soil is completely dry. Your tree probably won t set fruit indoors.
Skip to main content. The tree forms white flowers befo. Full to partial sun type. About 5 6 years height.
Prior to cheap airfares very few of us in blighty would have been capable of identifying an olive tree. The tree is growing strong and very healthy now. The olive tree as bonsai. In many cases yamadori oleasters possess beautiful natural deadwood and a lovely rough bark that indicates a high age and survival in hostile conditions.
Today most folk with even a small interest in arboricultural matters will recount tales of being impressed by the ancient olive trees of some exotic sounding mediterranean. It has narrow shiny and leather like oval shaped leaves.