{"product_id":"bonsai-9-anni-olea-europaea-sylvestris-collezione-premium","title":"9-Year-Old Wild Olive Bonsai (Olea Europaea Sylvestris) - Premium Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOlea europaea sylvestris – The Wild Olive, an Eternal Symbol of the Mediterranean\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e9-year-old\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor bonsai, steeped in history and in that quiet beauty that only Mediterranean trees can convey. \u003cstrong\u003eOlea europaea sylvestris\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wild olive, is one of the oldest and most beloved species in the world: its slow and steady growth gives rise to a bonsai with an authentic character, with a trunk that already tells the story of years of life. Its name derives from the Latin \u003cem\u003eoleum\u003c\/em\u003e, oil – a tribute to the most precious gift of this extraordinary plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Important notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shape and dimensions of the bonsai are approximate (including the pot). The color and shape of the pot may differ from the photographs. As living plants, their appearance changes with the seasons; the images are therefore purely illustrative and do not constitute a contractual obligation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oleaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow and steady\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions (width × depth × height):\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 × 15 × 29 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInteresting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor millennia, the olive tree has been a symbol of \u003cstrong\u003epeace, victory and chastity\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Ancient Rome, it was the emblem of victorious warriors; in ancient Greece, the prize awarded to winners of the Olympic Games was a crown of olive branches. Having an olive bonsai means carrying a piece of human history with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a Mediterranean climate, place it outdoors in full sunlight all year round. Protect it from excessive heat and, above all, frost. In winter, it requires a sharp temperature drop to between 5 and 7 °C to encourage fruit production in the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe olive tree has minimal water requirements: it is a species naturally adapted to drought. Water moderately, allowing the substrate to dry thoroughly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging at all costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom spring to autumn, use the organo-mineral fertilizer \u003cem\u003eHiryo Gold\u003c\/em\u003e or the fast-acting fertilizer \u003cem\u003eNutribonsai\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe olive tree grows very slowly, and its root system also develops gradually. With a suitable substrate and adequate fertilization, repotting will not be necessary for 3–5 years. After repotting, it is recommended to water with Mistral Bonsai’s revitalizer \u003cem\u003eVitabonsai\u003c\/em\u003e to accelerate the plant’s recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTerrabonsai – a special bonsai substrate that meets water and nutritional requirements, promoting root development and overall vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn March, before the spring vegetative growth resumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePinching\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom April to October: when the shoot reaches 7–8 pairs of leaves, pinch it back to leave 2–3 pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan be carried out all year round, taking care during spring growth to avoid marks on the bark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIANTE ESTERO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55285094744406,"sku":"9O","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/6042\/6326\/files\/ChatGPTImage10set2026_08_04_18_11zon.webp?v=1789020946","url":"https:\/\/www.igiardinidigiulia.it\/en\/products\/bonsai-9-anni-olea-europaea-sylvestris-collezione-premium","provider":"i Giardini di Giulia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}