Characteristics
evergreen tree of slow but constant growth. Olive oil is obtained from the pressing of its fruits
Location
In Mediterranean climate zones: outside and exposed to the sun over the whole year. Outside of its natural climatic zone protect against extreme cold and principally from frost. Away from its natural climate always protect from extremely low temperatures and freezing conditions (temperatures below 0 º C. for more than 24 h). In warmer climates during winter, bonsai require a severe drop in temperature (between 5 and 7 º C)
Watering
The olive tree has a minimum consumption of water
Fertilization
From April to October
Re-potting
This tree grows very slowly and therefore the thickness of the trunk also increases slowly. If fertilizers and soil are adequate, the tree won’t need a transplanting for 3 or 5 years.
Pruning and pinching
Pruning
In march
Pinching
From April until October when the buds have about 7 or 8 pairs of leaves, pinch off 2 or 3 pairs of leaves.
Wiring
You can wire the whole year round if you want.
Curiosities
The olive tree is one the few trees which you can model in the majority of bonsai styles including those with dead wood. If you have the opportunity to visit us, only a few km from our installations you can see millenary olive trees like “lo Parot”, in Horta de Sant Joan.