Wild olive
Olea europaea sylvestris
Botanical family : OleaceaeGrand Olivier sauvage
Wild olive (Olea europaea sylvestris)
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France
Île-de-France
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Oceanic climate with a temperate summer
Climate with moderate temperatures throughout the year, cool summers, and well-distributed precipitation. This climate is typical of western coastal regions.

Undefined style
Undefined style
Undefined style - Why?

The owner has not yet defined a style for this bonsai or has not specified it.
Sometimes it is impossible to define a specific style for a bonsai due to various factors. The health of the tree, its natural structure, and its stage of development play a crucial role. For example, a young tree or one with structural defects, such as poorly positioned branches, may not be ready to adopt a particular style without compromising its growth. Furthermore, certain tree species have characteristics that do not lend themselves well to specific styles, such as branches that are too rigid for a cascade style. Finally, the art of bonsai is also a form of artistic expression, where each tree has its own unique aesthetic potential. A theoretical style may not correspond to the tree's natural essence, making it difficult or inappropriate to apply a rigid style. Thus, defining a style for a bonsai must take into account the balance between the tree's natural characteristics, environmental conditions, and the bonsaika's artistic vision.
Height : 75 cm (29.5")
Width : 60 cm (23.6")
Nebari : 33 cm (13")
Weight : Not specified
Owner's note :
message de Sylvie le 01 01 2026 : Prélevé dans la garrigue de l’Hérault, il a environ 20ans (2006). Acheter il y a 4/5 ans (2021), un copain du club qui venait de décédé, ses bonsaïs étaient à la vente.
(2 photos de mars 2025) Stage de mars 2025, choix de la face et mise en forme. En juin , j’ai enlevé les ligatures et laisser tiger jusqu’à présent.
Quelques conseils de Sylvie :
Rempotage en 2028 puis tous les 4/5 ans car c’est un vieux Silvestris : 100% pumice lui convient parfaitement .
Engrais : Mélangé Orga 3 et 6 dans des bas ou chaussettes fines à mettre tout autour du pot ou engrais Biogold (extra mais plus onéreux)
Exposition : ensoleillement maximum à privilégier.
Référence documentaire : Les bonsaïs 20 ans après