{"product_id":"bucida-molineti-variegated","title":"Variegated Dwarf Black Olive - Bucida molinetii ‘Variegata’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariegated Dwarf Black Olive - Bucida molinetii ‘Variegata’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the common name this is not an olive at all. \u003cem\u003eBucida molinetii\u003c\/em\u003e is a small Caribbean tree that grows in tiered horizontal layers, with tiny leaves gathered in rosettes at the tips of stiff zigzag branchlets, producing a naturally bonsai like silhouette. The variegated form adds cream and white marbling to those miniature leaves and a pink flush on new growth, so the whole plant reads as pale and finely textured. It is a warm climate specimen for frost free coastal and tropical Australian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy the Variegated Dwarf Black Olive\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiered branching\u003c\/strong\u003e: Horizontal layered limbs give an architectural, sculpted outline with no training required.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiniature variegated leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tiny cream and green leaves clustered in rosettes create a delicate, almost cloud like texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink new growth\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fresh flushes emerge with a rose tint that contrasts against the older cream marbled foliage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal toughness\u003c\/strong\u003e: It tolerates salt wind, alkaline sand and limestone soils that defeat most ornamental trees.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and compact\u003c\/strong\u003e: Restrained growth means it works close to buildings and in courtyards without becoming a problem.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural courtyard tree\u003c\/strong\u003e: Its layered form suits a paved courtyard where the silhouette is the main event.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal garden feature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Salt and sand tolerance make it a strong choice for beachfront planting in the tropics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge container specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slow growth and drought tolerance suit a big pot on a warm terrace.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside accent\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fine leaf litter and a compact habit make it far less trouble beside water than a broadleaf tree.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 to 3m centres for an informal layered screen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4m so the tiered branching is displayed in full\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and summer into warm soil in frost free districts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of any type, including sandy and alkaline ground. It handles drought once established and will not tolerate frost\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly through the first warm season, then taper to occasional deep soakings as the root system spreads. Mulch lightly, keep it clear of the trunk, and avoid heavy nitrogen feeding, which pushes soft growth and washes the variegation out of the new leaves.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Florida Keys, Bahamas and the Caribbean\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant, greenish yellow\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795353796894,"sku":"ND-0276-400MM","price":1625.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/yZ3t3x_XRJtgyvDiEQlaF_31J3HIRN.jpg?v=1787313985","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/bucida-molineti-variegated","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}