European Olive Bonsai
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NameEuropean Olive Bonsai
Species NameOlea europaea
Common NameEuropean Olive
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)100
Container Typeslab
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, gnarled bark, multiple branches from base, tapering branches
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)55
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesExtremely thick and gnarled trunk, presented on a moss-covered slab, broad and dense canopy, sign indicates training since ~1997-8.
Description
This mature European Olive bonsai features a remarkably thick, gnarled trunk that quickly branches into a wide, dense canopy of silvery-green foliage. It is presented on a moss-covered slab, highlighting its robust root system and ancient appearance. The tree has been in training since the late 1990s.
