Meet our bonsai
Terminalia molinetii
Dwarf black olive
Also known as Bucida spinosa, Bucida molinetii, Spiny black olive.
Dwarf black olive has small, glossy leaves and an angular branching pattern that naturally changes direction as it grows. Its layered foliage gives this tropical bonsai a character quite different from the rounded canopy of a ficus.
Despite its common name, this is not the Mediterranean olive, Olea europaea. Fine foliage and unusual branch movement are its main attractions, with older trunks adding texture and a stronger sense of age. It is still widely known as Bucida spinosa.
Photos show examples of bonsai and may not reflect our current stock. Each tree is unique. Visit or contact us for current availability.
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Sizes & price guide
Each bonsai is unique. Prices vary with age, trunk character, training and container. These inventory ranges give a general idea, not a quote for the bonsai pictured.
Bonsai$165
| Container | Price guide |
|---|---|
| 10″ ceramic | $165 |
In training$45 to $60
| Container | Price guide |
|---|---|
| 7″ | $60 |
| 8″ | $45 |
Sizes describe containers, not tree heights. Ranges may include several named selections. Container size alone does not determine price. Based on our October 13, 2026 inventory. Prices and availability may change. Call or visit to compare individual bonsai.
Care for your bonsai
Use the care sheet alongside advice for your species and Northern Kentucky growing conditions.