{"product_id":"bonsai-9-anni-taxus-media-collezione-premium","title":"9-Year-Old Taxus Media (Yew) Bonsai – Premium Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTaxus media – The yew, the millennia-old conifer with a majestic form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e9-year-old\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor bonsai with legendary longevity and an ancient character. \u003cstrong\u003eTaxus media\u003c\/strong\u003e, a cross between the European and Japanese yew, is one of the longest-living conifers in the world: in nature, specimens over 1,000 years old can be found. With its slow growth and dark, compact evergreen foliage, it brings a quiet, dignified presence to any outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in the kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taxus media bonsai + drip tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bonsai’s shape and dimensions are approximate (including the pot). The pot’s color and shape may differ from the photographs. As living plants, their appearance changes with the seasons; the images are therefore for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute a contractual commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors – full sunlight, all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taxaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, with great longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions (width × depth × height):\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 × 27 × 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInteresting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaxus\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the longest-living trees on the planet: in nature, specimens several centuries old can be found, some more than 1,000 years old. Its wood is extremely hard and dense, yet remarkably elastic and flexible – qualities that made it the preferred material in ancient times for building war and hunting bows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it outdoors in full sunlight all year round. Taxus needs both sunlight and winter cold to produce its characteristic red fruits. Not suitable for growing indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbundant in summer, moderate in winter. Avoid waterlogging, always ensuring that the substrate has good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring and autumn, use the organo-mineral fertilizer \u003cem\u003eHiryo Gold\u003c\/em\u003e or the fast-acting fertilizer \u003cem\u003eNutribonsai\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 3–5 years, at the beginning of spring. After repotting, watering with Mistral Bonsai’s \u003cem\u003eVitabonsai\u003c\/em\u003e revitalizer is recommended to speed up the plant’s recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerrabonsai – a special bonsai substrate that meets water and nutritional needs, promoting root development and overall vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring winter. When pruning, always leave leaves and buds on the branch: a completely bare branch tends to dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePinching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring: pinch the new shoots with your fingers during the growing season to encourage branching. If you want the plant to produce fruit, wait until flowering has ended before intervening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom September to March, during the dormant period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIANTE ESTERO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55286216229206,"sku":"9BOTAXM9","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/6042\/6326\/files\/Bonsai_Taxus_Media_9_Anni_Sfondo_Bianco.webp?v=1789202094","url":"https:\/\/www.igiardinidigiulia.live\/en\/products\/bonsai-9-anni-taxus-media-collezione-premium","provider":"i Giardini di Giulia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}