Spiny Black Olive STD 45G

Spiny Black Olive Tree (Standard Form) in 45-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL

Elegant, tropical, and always composed—the Spiny Black Olive Tree (Bucida molinetii, also known as Bucida spinosa) is a top-tier choice for South Florida landscapes needing clean structure with a soft touch. Known for its layered, horizontal branching and fine, mimosa-like leaves, this evergreen ornamental brings instant refinement and vertical lift to modern garden designs. Despite the name, it produces neither olives nor thorns—just beauty and breeze-catching form.

This 45-gallon standard form tree offers a well-established canopy and is ideal for driveway framing, patio borders, or as a design-forward shade tree.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Needs full sun—at least 6–8 hours daily for dense foliage and strong structure.

• Watering: Moderate. Water regularly during establishment; once rooted, it's drought-tolerant and low maintenance.

• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, slightly alkaline soils—adapts well to South Florida’s sandy coastal terrain.

• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer 2–3 times annually for optimal foliage and branch development.

• Growth Habit: Graceful, upright canopy with tiered, horizontal branching. In a 45-gallon pot, typically 9–11 feet tall. Can reach 30–40 feet tall and wide in the ground.

• Temperature: USDA Zones 10–11. Heat- and humidity-loving; protect young trees from rare cold snaps.

• Maintenance: Low to moderate. Prune to maintain form and elevate canopy. Tidy, with minimal leaf drop and no messy fruit.

Foliage & Bark Notes:
Delicate, soft green leaves flutter in the breeze, creating a cooling effect and gentle sound. Bark is gray-brown with a smooth-to-lightly textured finish—perfect for close-up viewing in design-forward spaces.

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:
Strictly ornamental. The Spiny Black Olive has no edible parts or medicinal uses. Its beauty lies in structure, shade, and sculptural presence.

Ideal For:

• Large-scale modern or tropical landscapes

• Sculptural focal points or framing trees

• Driveway borders and urban garden accents

• Designers seeking refined form with minimal mess

• Gardeners wanting vertical presence with soft foliage

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Bucida molinetii

• Plant Type: Ornamental evergreen tree

• Family: Combretaceae

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Broadleaf evergreen perennial

  • Evergreen: Holds foliage all year, ideal for consistent structure

  • Perennial: Long-lived with consistent, low-upkeep growth

  • Broadleaf: Small, rounded leaves with fine texture

• Container Size: 45-gallon pot

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