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Olive Cloud Bonsai Olive Trees (Olea Europaea Cloud Bonsai)

The Olive Cloud Bonsai is a stunning, miniature version of the classic olive tree, expertly shaped into a cloud like form.
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  • Planting Conditions: The Olive Cloud Bonsai thrives in well drained soil. A light, loamy soil mix is ideal, and it is important to ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. If planting in a pot or container, use a bonsai specific soil mix with added grit or sand to promote drainage. The soil should be slightly alkaline to neutral in pH.
  • The Olive Cloud Bonsai requires full sun for optimal growth. Ideally, it should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. In the UK, a south facing window or a sunny spot outdoors is best, especially during the warmer months. If grown indoors, place the bonsai in a bright location with plenty of sunlight to ensure healthy growth. The tree benefits from exposure to sunlight, which helps maintain its vibrant leaves and promotes healthy development.
  • Growth Rate: The Olive Cloud Bonsai has a slow to moderate growth rate. As a bonsai, it grows at a slower rate compared to standard olive trees, with regular pruning and shaping helping to maintain its compact form.
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Olive Cloud Bonsai Olive Trees Pot Grown 180L 175/200
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Olive Cloud Bonsai Olive Exotic Trees Description

The Olive Cloud Bonsai is a captivating miniature version of the traditional olive tree, skilfully trained into a bonsai form with a cloud like canopy. This ornamental tree features a twisted, gnarled trunk and a rounded, puffy crown of silvery green leaves, which evoke the elegance of Mediterranean landscapes in a compact, manageable size. The Olive Cloud Bonsai is perfect for both beginners and seasoned bonsai enthusiasts, adding a unique touch to small gardens, patios, balconies, or indoor spaces. While it may not always produce fruit in the UK due to the cooler climate, its sculptural beauty and low maintenance nature make it a striking year round feature.

Pruning Advice

Maintain the Shape: Regular pruning is essential to maintain the distinct cloud like shape of the Olive Cloud Bonsai. To preserve its sculptural form, trim any excess growth around the canopy, ensuring that the rounded shape is kept intact. Light pruning should be done throughout the growing season to maintain a tidy and balanced look.

Encourage Strong Growth: Prune back any long or unwanted shoots on the trunk and branches to encourage bushier growth and prevent the tree from becoming too leggy. Regular pruning will also help to keep the size manageable.

Timing: Prune in the late winter or early spring before the growing season begins, when the tree is in its dormancy phase. This allows the bonsai to regenerate fresh growth during the warmer months. You can also remove any dead or damaged branches at this time.

Root Pruning: As with many bonsai, root pruning may be required every couple of years. This is typically done in early spring before repotting. Trim away any overly long or thick roots, and ensure that the root ball remains compact and healthy to support its growth.

Leaf and Flower Care: Although the Olive Cloud Bonsai may occasionally produce small, creamy-white flowers, they are often subtle. If you wish to encourage flowering, keep the tree in a sunny, warm location and avoid excessive pruning during the flowering season. While fruiting is less common in the UK, any olives that appear should be pruned carefully to prevent overcrowding.

Further Information

Compact and Sculptural: The Olive Cloud Bonsai is an excellent choice for those with limited space. Its small size, typically between 30 to 60 cm in height, makes it perfect for container planting and indoor displays. The cloud like shape gives the tree a distinct, artistic appearance, adding visual interest and a sense of serenity to any environment.

Evergreen Beauty: As an evergreen, the Olive Cloud Bonsai retains its silvery green foliage throughout the year, ensuring a constant display of elegant, Mediterranean style greenery. The leaves have a soft, silvery sheen that contrasts beautifully with other plants in the garden or indoor arrangement.

Mediterranean Charm: Despite its small size, this bonsai brings a touch of the Mediterranean into your space. The Olive Cloud Bonsai offers the timeless beauty and appeal of olive trees, creating a peaceful, exotic atmosphere even in cooler climates like the UK.

Low Maintenance: Once established, the Olive Cloud Bonsai is relatively easy to care for. It is drought tolerant and pest resistant, needing only regular pruning, occasional watering, and good sunlight. It is ideal for those looking for a beautiful yet low maintenance tree.

Decorative Year Round: Its unique shape and evergreen nature mean it adds aesthetic value to your home or garden throughout the year. Even during the winter months, it remains attractive and provides an interesting focal point.

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £100 | or £7.99 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £100 | or £14.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £60 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.