Old Collected Olive
An old collective and carved olive bonsai tree is a remarkable work of art that exudes both natural beauty and human craftsmanship. This ancient tree, often centuries old, features a thick, gnarled trunk with deep crevices and intricate carvings that highlight the passage of time. The carvings, skillfully done by a bonsai artist, enhance the natural hollows and deadwood, known as jin and shari, creating a dramatic and weathered appearance.
The olive bonsai’s bark is rugged and textured, displaying shades of silver, gray, and brown, adding to the tree's aged look. The branches can be elegantly twisted and spread out, forming a wide canopy of small, lance-shaped leaves that are silvery-green, giving the tree a delicate yet resilient presence.
Planted in a Yixing ceramic pot, this bonsai is a testament to the skill and patience of the bonsai artist. The pot complements the tree’s ancient appearance and provides a stable foundation for the dramatic display.
An old collective and carved olive bonsai tree is a living sculpture, showcasing the timeless beauty and resilience of the olive tree, enhanced by the artistry of carving and shaping, making it a captivating centerpiece in any bonsai collection.
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Features:
- Height - 18" from the table
- Spread - 12"
- Pot Size - 10.5" Yixing Pot
- Photographed on July 03, 2024
- Ships from our Massachusetts Nursery
How To Care:
- Position - Full sun
- Temperature - Can withstand temperatures slightly below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not expose to strong frost.
- Watering - Avoid constant wetness. Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
- Feeding - Solid organic fertilizer every four weeks
We guarantee that the tree will arrive healthy and the Tree you see is the tree you will receive.
If you'd like more information and/or pictures, please inquire prior to purchasing.
*** This is an expensive Bonsai. We've likely been watering, fertilizing, pruning, and weeding this tree for a long time. Once this tree leaves our facility, watering, fertilizing, etc is beyond our control. If you buy this bonsai, we assume you're a responsible person and that you know what you are purchasing. THEREFORE - The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Bonsai Outlet makes no warranties once the Product leaves our nursery. All One-Of-A-Kind Trees are listed AND sold “as is”. Sales are considered final. No refunds or exchanges will be offered in any instance. Bonsai Outlet assumes no responsibility for the health and welfare of the products after they leave our nursery. Please ask care questions prior to buying, if you are unsure.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
