{"product_id":"bonsai-pinus-halepensis-9-anni-collezione-premium","title":"9-Year-Old Pinus halepensis Bonsai – Premium Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePinus halepensis – The Aleppo pine, the soul of the Mediterranean\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA majestic \u003cstrong\u003e9-year-old\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor bonsai with an unmistakable personality. \u003cstrong\u003ePinus halepensis\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the \u003cem\u003eAleppo pine\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of the most iconic trees of the Mediterranean basin: evergreen, with characteristic slender needles and grayish bark that becomes mottled over time. It belongs to the conifer order – its fruits are the typical cones. Exceptionally resistant to drought and arid conditions, it is a bonsai with a powerful visual impact and profound naturalistic significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Important notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bonsai’s shape and dimensions are approximate (including the pot). The color and shape of the pot may differ from the photographs. As living plants, their appearance changes with the seasons; the images are therefore purely illustrative and do not constitute a contractual obligation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\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 (needles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions (width × depth × height):\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 × 31 × 43 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInteresting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the course of its evolution, \u003cem\u003ePinus halepensis\u003c\/em\u003e has developed an extraordinary strategy: wildfires aid its reproduction, as the heat causes the cones to burst open and disperse the seeds. At the root level, it forms symbiotic relationships with specialized fungi – \u003cstrong\u003emycorrhizae\u003c\/strong\u003e – whose fungal hyphae greatly increase the plant’s ability to absorb minerals such as phosphorus from the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt must be kept outdoors, in full sunlight all year round. It is one of the bonsai species with the greatest need for sun exposure and is not suitable for indoor living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eControlled and moderate. Excess water, especially in poorly draining substrates, is fatal to mycorrhizae – the precious symbiotic fungi that live in association with pine roots and enhance their nutrient absorption. Always allow the substrate to dry thoroughly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn spring and autumn. Organic fertilizers are preferable, as they support and protect mycorrhizae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 3 years. After repotting, it is recommended to water with Mistral Bonsai’s \u003cem\u003eVitabonsai\u003c\/em\u003e revitalizer to speed up the plant’s recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Kiryuzuna, or mixed with 50–70% Akadama. Alternatively, Mistral Bonsai’s Terrabonsai can also be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the colder months of the year. When pruning, always leave needles and buds on the branch: a branch completely devoid of vegetation tends to dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCandle pinching\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarry out in spring, before the needles unfold (generally in March), working on the growing candles:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong candles:\u003c\/strong\u003e snap them off with your fingers, leaving only 1\/3 of their length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium candles:\u003c\/strong\u003e snap them in half\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeak candles:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove only 1\/3; if they are very weak, leave them untouched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom October to March. Copper wire is preferable, as it is suited to the great flexibility of this species’ branches: the wire must remain in place for a long time to be effective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIANTE ESTERO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613060075862,"sku":"125153","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/6042\/6326\/files\/ChatGPTImage10set2026_08_48_33_11zon.webp?v=1789022937","url":"https:\/\/www.igiardinidigiulia.live\/en\/products\/bonsai-pinus-halepensis-9-anni-collezione-premium","provider":"i Giardini di Giulia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}