Why Wild Olives Make Better Bonsai 🌿 (12-Month Timelapse)

Описание: In this video, I reveal why *Wild Olives often make BETTER bonsai* than their cultivated cousins — and how being *bold with your EARLY pruning decisions* can pay off with stronger structure, sustainable ramification, and a more refined tree in the long run. 🌿

You’ll see a *12-month timelapse progression* that brings the transformation to life, plus I share insights and *expert advice from Jelle of Growing Bonsai* to help guide you through the process.

Alongside this, I take you through *four of my own Olive Bonsai projects**, offering plenty of **close-up guidance* and practical tips for anyone working with this rewarding species.

🌳 *Highlights include:*

Why Wild Olives are ideal for bonsai
The benefits of bold pruning decisions
12-month timelapse progression
Expert insights from Jelle‪@GrowingBonsai‬
Four unique Olive Bonsai projects explained

If you’re developing olives or simply curious about their potential as bonsai, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical know-how.

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📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - Are these REALLY European Olive Bonsai
01:10 - Words of advice from Jelle‪@GrowingBonsai‬
04:19 - March 2025 (Spring Update)
05:25 - Leaf size Comparisons
06:52 - Plans for the Olive Clump
07:14 - A look at my other European Olive Bonsai
09:18 - A Spring Flush on the Wild Olive ONLY
10:20 - Aug 25 (Summer Pruning the Olive Clump)
12:40 - A new pot made by Gary
14:40 - Great developmental progress on Olive No 2
17:14 - BIG struggles with Olive No 3
19:07 - I talk too much
21:04 - Pruning and Wiring my Broom Olive project
25:29 - Reducing the stump safely
27:34 - More sun please

🌳 **See the origins of these Olives:   • How HARD should I cut back my Olive to cre...   **

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Equipment & Acknowledgements:
I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC 330 Bridge Camera
All video production using AVC Video Editor Software
Sound equipment courtesy of: johnaronphotography.co.uk
Handmade Ceramics by: Dawn Isaac of deiceramics.com
I use Adam's products by: notionbonsai.com

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