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Overall Height ~ 25cm Age: 9yrs

Evergreen Miniature Olive Bonsai Tree – Dainty & Full of Life

£115.00

SKU: POlive23

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Meet a tree with presence. This 9-year-old miniature Olive bonsai carries a twisty, time-shaped trunk and striking exposed roots that seem to grip the earth with quiet confidence. Its character has developed slowly and beautifully, and every curve tells a story of patient, natural growth. Because this bonsai is part of our Premium Range, the exact tree shown is the one you will receive, complete with its ceramic drip tray for a clean, elegant display.

At Bonsai Direct, we shape and nurture every bonsai with genuine care. As a small, expert, family-run nursery, we focus on sustainable methods, gentle cultivation, and honest craftsmanship. This Olive bonsai reflects that ethos. It arrives mature, balanced, and ready to take pride of place in your home.

Description

Premium 9-Year-Old Miniature Olive Bonsai

Meet a tree with presence. This 9-year-old miniature Olive bonsai carries a twisty, time-shaped trunk and striking exposed roots that seem to grip the earth with quiet confidence. Its character has developed slowly and beautifully, and every curve tells a story of patient, natural growth. Because this bonsai is part of our Premium Range, the exact tree shown is the one you will receive, complete with its ceramic drip tray for a clean, elegant display.

At Bonsai Direct, we shape and nurture every bonsai with genuine care. As a small, expert, family-run nursery, we focus on sustainable methods, gentle cultivation, and honest craftsmanship. This Olive bonsai reflects that ethos. It arrives mature, balanced, and ready to take pride of place in your home.

A Living Sculpture

The twist in the trunk gives this tree an expressive posture. Light plays beautifully across its ridges, while the exposed roots add age, depth, and a sense of grounding. The foliage is compact and silvery-green, true to the Mediterranean charm of Olea europaea. It suits bright interiors, contemporary rooms, and warm rustic spaces alike. Set it on a sideboard, desk, or windowsill and it instantly becomes a calm, uplifting focal point.

Easy-to-Follow Care Guide for the Olive Bonsai

Caring for this Olive bonsai is simple:

  • Light: Give it plenty of brightness. A sunny windowsill is ideal.
  • Water: Keep the soil lightly moist. Water thoroughly, then allow the surface to dry a little before the next drink.
  • Feeding: Use a balanced bonsai feed once a month during the growing season.
  • Pruning: Trim new shoots to maintain shape and encourage dense foliage.
  • Placement: It enjoys good airflow but avoid cold draughts.

With these quick steps, you’ll help your Olive thrive year-round.

A Thoughtful, Sustainable Gift

This bonsai makes a heartfelt present for nature-lovers, new homeowners, or anyone who treasures calm, living dΓ©cor. Its matched ceramic drip tray keeps surfaces clean and adds a refined finish.

This 11-year-old miniature Olive bonsai is authentic, characterful, and expertly raisedβ€”an heirloom-quality tree from our family to yours.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Flowering and Fruiting
Pot Size (cm)
15 x 10
Pot Colour
Bronze
Indoor/Outdoor
Either - protect from frosts or keep in a cool room
Difficulty
Easy
Maintenance
Keep your Olive bonsai in a bright position and allow the soil to remain on the drier side of damp. Water when the top of the compost feels barely moist and avoid letting the pot stay wet. Move the tree outdoors in summer for fresh air and strong light, and bring it indoors for winter shelter in a cool, bright room or unheated conservatory. Feed weekly during the growing season to support foliage, flowers and fruit. Trim lightly to maintain a neat canopy and protect the bonsai from hard frost during colder months.
Pet Friendly
Yes
Bonsai Variety

Olive Bonsai (Olea europaea)
The olive makes a superb bonsai which can be grown either indoors or outdoors during warmer months. A fabulous evergreen variety which sports beautiful silvery green smooth-edged leaves. A Mediterranean tree with strong symbolic significance and renowned for being able to survive in dry conditions with poor soil and little nutrition.Β A great variety for beginners due to its ease of care. The flowers are particularly spectacular and are followed by fruits on more mature specimens. Please protect olive bonsai from hard frosts during winter months. They prefer a bright position and the soil should be kept damp and not too wet. We feed our olive bonsai weekly for extra vigour and blooming.

Delivery

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Standard Delivery
(England, Wales & Southern Scotland)
Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date FREE
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(Weekdays before 1pm)
Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date Β£8.99
Weekend Delivery Chosen Saturday or Sunday Β£8.99
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Two working days (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date Β£7.99
Northern Ireland Two working days (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date Β£7.99
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Bonsai Care

🌱 Bonsai Care Guide
Beginner-friendly
Care What to do How often
Step 1 Read your printed Care Instruction Guide included with every bonsai tree before you begin. Upon arrival
On arrival In hot weather, stand pot in water for 5 minutes, then drain. Once on day 1
Position Indoor Bonsai – Bright daylight, avoid harsh midday sun & cold draughts. Outdoor Bonsai – bright to semi-shaded, sheltered position. All year
Water Check soil daily; keep damp to the touch (not soggy). In hot spells, soak the pot briefly. Daily check
Mist Lightly mist foliage to boost humidity and condition leaves. Once or twice a week
Feed Use bonsai fertiliser, diluted as directed. Follow the directions on the bottle. Species dependant
Prune Trim longer shoots to maintain shape and encourage new growth. As needed
Health If needed, use an invigorator/insecticide and follow the label instructions. If issues arise
🌿 Don’t worry! Your detailed printed care guide walks you through everything step by step.
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