Olive - very early in its bonsai life

[Benauber]

Hi everyone
I personally enjoy seeing threads that go over years, with the evolution of the tree over it’s bonsai life.
I am sure I am not the only one starting from very young trees, or seeds, because it is fun and cheap.
Certainly I am also not the only one receiving a tree, scratching my head, telling myself I should have had a plan before having it home... long story almost short, I would like to post the evolution of my olive tree, and get your advice on the next steps
I don’t have very high expectations, just would like a miniature tree I enjoy having



I will transfer it into a gallon pot tonight, not really touching the roots. Soil I am thinking: APL (90%) turface (10%) with turface at the top

 

[HorseloverFat]

Hi everyone
I personally enjoy seeing threads that go over years, with the evolution of the tree over it’s bonsai life.
I am sure I am not the only one starting from very young trees, or seeds, because it is fun and cheap.
Certainly I am also not the only one receiving a tree, scratching my head, telling myself I should have had a plan before having it home... long story almost short, I would like to post the evolution of my olive tree, and get your advice on the next steps
I don’t have very high expectations, just would like a miniature tree I enjoy having

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I will transfer it into a gallon pot tonight, not really touching the roots. Soil I am thinking: APL (90%) turface (10%) with turface at the top

Looking groovy!

It’ll be cool in upcoming years to click this thread.... and say, “Heeeey!.. that’s not so early!”

Olive trees are neat! I’ve never had the pleasure..

 

[Benauber]

I hope it is fun to go back and see the progression, I like that a lot on Bonsai Nut.
I got it for $5 on Eastern Leaf... jump in the adventure, and post about yours, it'd be fun to make them grow together

 

[HorseloverFat]

I hope it is fun to go back and see the progression, I like that a lot on Bonsai Nut.
I got it for $5 on Eastern Leaf... jump in the adventure, and post about yours, it'd be fun to make them grow together

Dang I did not realize you could get them for that price! I’ll have to start utilizing/wielding this “Interweb” thingy as an effective weapon.

 

[Mr. Bonsai]

I've found that Eastern Leaf is a pretty good source for bonsai's and associated products, tools, etc. to make purchases. Very reasonably priced as well with excellent delivery!

Eastern Leaf is where I also purchased a couple of Rock Juniper Bonsai's and so far have been very pleased with their selections, ordering process and receiving and delivery.

I also have two Olive young trees that I recently planted. I never thought that they could also be shaped and trimmed at a young stage into bonsai's.

Yours looks very cool and good luck on the process.

 

[Benauber]

“Repotting” done 36h ago. I waited 18 hours before give some water with fertilizer
He seems happy