Thorny Olive Bonsai
NameThorny Olive Bonsai
Species NameElaeagnus pungens
Common NameThorny Olive
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)25
Container TypeNot visible in image
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage TypeEvergreen, simple, leathery
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot visible in image
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant ripening red-orange fruits, dense evergreen foliage, silvery undersides of leaves (though not clearly visible in this view).
Description
This image displays the characteristic evergreen leaves and ripening red-orange fruits of the Thorny Olive (Elaeagnus pungens). While the image itself is a close-up of a branch, this species is highly valued for bonsai due to its hardiness, attractive foliage, and ability to produce small, edible fruits. It is a robust plant often chosen for its resilience and potential for developing interesting bark.
