Flowering Fruiting European Olive Bonsai, 7 Years Old (Olea europaea 'Little Ollie')
$44.95 + $16.95 shipping.
- 48-hour live-arrival guarantee. If it arrives damaged or unhealthy, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and we replace it or refund it in full.
- Ships in 1 to 3 business days. Then 2 to 7 business days in transit, sent to avoid a weekend in the box where possible.
- What arrives. The tree, planted in its bonsai pot and ready to display.
- Outdoor tree. Hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10. Check your zone before you buy.
About this Flowering Fruiting European Olive Bonsai, 7 Years Old (Olea europaea 'Little Ollie')
Olea europaea 'Little Ollie' is the common or European olive at reduced scale, and much of its character comes from the contrast between silvery leaves and pale bark. It is 7 years old and 9 to 10 inches tall. Flowers are produced on second year branch growth, so pruning is timed with that in mind, and a winter spell of several weeks held near 35F encourages fruit to set. The olives it bears are the edible kind, the same species pressed for olive oil. In the landscape olives serve as shade trees or are planted out in groves.
Olive bonsai care
This is a living Olive (Olea europaea). Before you buy, this is what it will ask of you:
- Indoor / outdoor
- Outdoor: wants strong sun and a cool (not freezing) winter; can briefly come in but is not a houseplant
- Light
- Full sun, all day, the more the better
- Water
- On the dry side: drought-tolerant; let the soil dry somewhat between waterings
- USDA zones
- 8 to 10 (some cultivars to 7a/7b); hardy to about 5 °F for short periods
- #1 cause of death
- Overwatering / waterlogging (root rot), especially in winter
Soil, repotting, pruning, seasonal work and the full pest and disease list are in our free Olive bonsai care guide.
Specifications
- Item
- BW-TREE-1036
- Price
- $44.95
- Shipping
- $16.95
- Type
- Live tree
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Everything this tree needs
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- Japanese Bonsai Soil Akadama Brown, 2 lb. (1.6 Liters) (1 quart.), $15.95, Brown Akadama in a 2 lb bag holding 1.6 litres, about a quart, at a granule size of roughly half an inch. It is a soft volcanic…
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- Slow Release Bonsai Fertilizer Pellets, $7.95, Fertilizer in pellet form, sold in 4 ounce packs. Sprinkle half a tablespoon across the surface of the soil and leave the pellets…
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Pots and humidity trays
Your tree arrives potted. For a humidity tray under it, or a new pot when it is time to repot, add one to the same order: ceramic, mica and unglazed pots and drip trays.
Shipping & returns
Ships from our nursery partner for $16.95. See shipping & returns for delivery times and the returns policy that applies to living trees.