black olive bonsai tree Bonsai Growing Kit

Wild Olive, Olienhout - Olea europaea subs. africana

Wild Olive is perennial trees. Wild Olive is an indigenous, protected tree in the Free State, North West and the Northern Provence. It is a small, neat evergreen tree with a dense spreading crown of glossy grey-green to dark green leaves that is silvery underneath. The rough, grey bark sometimes peels off in strips. Wild Olive or Olienhout, bears sprays of tiny, lightly scented flowers during summer, followed by small, thinly fleshy fruits (either sweet or sour) which ripen purple-black. Needs full sun and will tolerate temperatures ranging from about -5°C to 40°C but you will have to protect it the first few winters. It is slow-growing, drought and wind-resistant and is a good shade or screen plant in the home garden.
Popular to use for bonsai.
Can be propagated from seed or from hardwood cuttings.

Bonsai Starter Kit provides everything you need to grow your own Bonsai – Seeds, Pot, Bonsai Mix and Instructions.

Everything you need to bring the joy of growing bonsai into your or a loved one’s life – in one sleek box. Each box contains 3 fresh seeds, 1 ceramic container, seedling growing medium, decorating stones, drainage mesh and instructions.

We also offer Custom Design options on the packaging to personalize for Weddings or Corporate Branding

The perfect DIY gift: For mom, dad, him or her, this is the perfect gift to give on birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, housewarming, or any other occasion — ideal for beginners, masters, and children alike. See the excitement in their eyes as they experience growing indoor bonsai trees.

No green thumb needed: Just follow the easy step-by-step instructions, and you’re good to go