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Native to Asia and Syria, but mostly cultivated in
Mediterranean countries. Very popular bonsai tree. If
left to grow naturally, it reaches 25 feet tall.
The tree is usually multi-trunked and can be raised as a
single trunk. It can develop an aged appearance
rather quickly. His gnarled trunk and white bark are
exceptional features.
Evergreen tree with grey-green leaves that are silvery
underneath. It produces flowers on second year's branch
growth. Tiny white fragrant flowers appear in late Summer,
which as the plant matures develop into edible olives.
The fruit start off green and slowly mature to purple. To
encourage fruiting, keep at 35°F for several weeks
during Winter.
Hardiness zones 8-10, (1°C,35°F/ -10°C,15°F) in
Winter. Best grown in a sunny sheltered site in any well-drained
soil. Tolerates poor soil, heat, drought and loves the
sun. Excellent for indoors. Use a soil mix consisting of
2 parts peat moss to 2 parts loam to 1 part sand or
perlite. Even though the plants are very drought tolerant,
water them at least twice a week and fertilize them
monthly with a balanced fertilizer. During the Winter
months, water is restricted to once every 2 weeks.
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