Bucida (Terminalia) spinosa – Spiny Black Olive (4″ pot)

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