Olea europaea sylvestris. Bonsai 10 years. Wild olive tree

Olea europaea sylvestris. Bonsai 10 years. Wild olive tree. Outdoor bonsai, typical from the Mediterranean. Appreciated for its fruit, the olives, from which olive oil is extracted. It needs sun and cold to produce its fruits. It has a slow and steady growth.

Location: In Mediterranean climates, place outdoors in direct sunlight all year round. Protect from extreme heat and mainly from frost. In winter it needs a sharp drop in temperature between 5 and 7 ºC.

Watering: The olive tree has minimal water needs.

Curiosities: Traditionally considered the symbol of peace. The olive tree was also the symbol of victory and chastity. In the Ancient Rome it was the insignia of victorious warriors and the prize of the victors in the Olympic Games.

Dimensions in centimetres approx. (width x depth x height): 19 x 24 x 36

Note: The shape and measurements of the bonsais are approximate. The pot is included on the dimensions. The colour and shape of the pot may vary from that of the photo. A bonsai is a living being, so the vegetative state of the plant changes according to the season. The images that appear are non-binding illustrative pictures.