BUCIDAS
SPINOSA
Spiny Black Olive
Though commonly called "Black Olive"
this tree does not produce an 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
AVERAGE 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
