Bucida (Terminalia) spinosa – Spiny Black Olive (4″ pot) (check back around May)

$20.00

Though commonly called “Black Olive”, this tree does not produce any edible olives, but rather a small seed pod. Native to the Caribbean and the Florida Keys, this delicate tree grows into a Bonsai almost by itself! It is an evergreen tree, with a smooth gray – brown trunk, small compact foliage, and branches in horizontal layers.

Ships in 4″ plastic nursery pot. Photo #2 ONLY, is an example on size plant for sale.
We DO NOT sell finished Bonsai trees. The Bonsai in the photos are an example on what you can do with the plant.

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Description

The Bonsai in the pictures are for reference only. You will be purchasing an unstyled Bonsai starter plant in plastic nursery pot.

Not recommended for beginners.
Though commonly called “Black Olive” this tree does not produce any edible olives, but rather a small seed pod. Native to the Caribbean and the Florida Keys this delicate tree grows into a bonsai almost by itself! It is an evergreen tree, with a smooth gray – brown trunk, and small compact foliage. It branches in horizontal layers. It is also very salt tolerant. Beautiful miniature tree!

ORIGIN: The Caribbean, Florida Keys
MATURE SIZE: 10′ tree
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : full to partial sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS : keep moist
MIN. TEMP.: low 40’s
FLOWER: insignificant
COMMENTS : good Bonsai, salt tolerant

Additional information

Weight 3.5 lbs
Dimensions 6 × 9 × 24 in
Gardino Nursery