Olive Bonsai, Slanting Bonsai style (Shakan). We individually photographed all our trees and bonsai. From a master grower in Tuscany we are delighted with the arrival of our hand picked Bonsai. Bonsai trees can live for hundreds of years if properly cared for. Bonsai trees are traditionally associated with Zen Buddhism and are often used to evoke a sense of tranquility and contemplation. Bonsai trees are admired for their aesthetic beauty and the illusion of age and maturity they convey.Delivered by hand by our specialist courier. Delivery included.
What is Shakan form?
As a result of the wind blowing in one dominant direction or when a tree grows in the shadow and must bend toward the sun, the tree will lean in one direction. With Bonsai, the leaning style should grow at an angle of about 60 – 80 degrees relative to the ground. The roots are well developed on one side to keep the tree standing. On the side toward which the tree is leaning, the roots are clearly not as well developed. The first branch grows opposite the direction of the tree, in order to create a sense of visual balance. The trunk can be slightly bent or completely straight, but still be thicker at the bottom than at the top.
Caring for your Olive Bonsai
During the growing season feed the tree every week with liquid fertilizer such as organic liquid seaweed or our slow release feed. Bonsai trees require a balance of sunlight and shade to thrive.
Maintenance pruning can be done throughout the growing season, from early spring to late autumn for outdoor Bonsai. Indoor Bonsai can be pruned year-round. For most trees, pruning two to four times a year is recommended.
