Bonsai Olea europaea Europea (Olive)

Family

Oleaceae

Origin

Mediterranean coast

Etymology

From the Latin "Oleum", oil.

Situation

In an outdoor Mediterranean climate zone, in full sun all year round. Outside of its natural climatic zone, it is convenient to protect it from extreme cold and especially from frost (temperatures below zero for more than 24 hours). Despite this, it requires a sharp drop in temperatures between 5 and 7 ºC during the winter.

Irrigation

The olive tree has a minimal water consumption.

Subscriber

From April to October.

Transplant

Keep in mind that the olive tree is a tree that grows very slowly; thus, its root mass also develops little by little. If the subscriber and the substrate are adequate, the tree will not need to be transplanted until after about 3 or even 5 years.

PRUNING

In March.

GRIPPING

From April to October, when the shoot has 7 to 8 pairs of leaves, pinch 2 or 3 pairs of leaves.

WIRING

It can be done throughout the year.

Curiosities

The olive tree is one of the few trees that we can model in most bonsai styles, including deadwood ones. If you have the opportunity to visit us, a few km from our facilities you will be able to see some thousand-year-old olive trees live, such as Lo Parot; in Horta de Sant Joan.

* Observations: The shape and measurements of the bonsai are approximate. The color and shape of the pot may vary from the one in the photo. Remember that a bonsai is a living being, that is why the images that appear are representative.