Olea europaea sylvestris. Bonsai 12 years. Wild olive tree
Olea europaea sylvestris. Bonsai 12 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.
Leaf type: evergreen
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Olea europaea sylvestris. Bonsai 12 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): 28 x 20 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.
Data sheet
- Genus
- Olea
- Habitat
- Outdoor
- Leaf type
- evergreen
- Bonsai pot dimensions (approx.)
- From 16 to 22 cm
- Level of care
- Easy
Family
Oleaceae
Etymology
From the latin “Oleum”: oil.
Fertilization
From Spring to Autumn.
Repotting
It must be taken into account that olive trees grow very slowly; Thus, their roots mass also develop little by little. If the fertilizer and the substrate are adequate, the tree will not need to be transplanted until passed 3 to 5 years.
Substrate
Mistral Bonsai TERRABONSAI.
After transplanting it is convenient to water with a solution of VITABONSAI from Mistral Bonsai, to accelerate the recovery of the tree.
Pruning
In March.
Pinching
From April to October. Pinch 2 to 3 pair of leaves when the shoot reach 7 to 8 pairs.
Wiring
Can be carried out throughout the year.
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