{"product_id":"malus-sp-pz-erwiam","title":"Bonsai Malus - Wild Apple 12 Years Old","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwelve Years of History in Perfect Form: The Malus Bonsai, Between Flowers and Fruits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something extraordinary about a tree that blooms in spring and bears fruit in autumn — and seeing it in miniature, shaped through 12 years of patient cultivation, is a breathtaking experience. The \u003cstrong\u003eMalus Bonsai (Wild Apple)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most beloved and spectacular bonsais in the Mediterranean tradition: in spring it is covered with delicate white or pink flowers, and in autumn it produces small decorative red fruits that transform it into a true masterpiece of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fast-growing deciduous bonsai with a strong, seasonal character that changes appearance throughout the year — always different, always fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Bonsai Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus (\u003cem\u003eMalus sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e) — Wild Apple, Crabapple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous — loses leaves in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Width 35 cm — Depth 32 cm — Height 43 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring — white or pink flowers with great decorative effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn — small decorative red fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors, direct sunlight (partial shade during the hottest hours of summer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Care and Cultivation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Location\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Malus Bonsai is a typically Mediterranean tree that thrives best outdoors, where it can benefit from both sun and winter cold — essential conditions for producing flowers and fruits. In summer, protect from direct sun during the hottest hours. In winter, shelter from temperatures below -2°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWatering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly, keeping the substrate slightly moist. During flowering, be careful not to wet the flowers: water on the petals can cause premature dropping. Avoid waterlogging at the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCuriosity: How to Encourage Fruiting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruiting can be encouraged through manual pollination: using a fine brush, transfer pollen from the stamens of one flower to the stigma of another. A simple gesture that can yield abundant and spectacular fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe shapes and sizes of bonsais are indicative and may vary slightly. The color and shape of the pot may differ from the photo. A bonsai is a living being: images are illustrative and not binding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e A Bonsai for Those Who Love Nature’s Changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Malus Bonsai is the perfect gift for bonsai enthusiasts looking for something spectacular and seasonal: a tree that tells the story of nature’s cycle — from spring flowering to autumn fruiting — in a miniaturized form of rare beauty. Twelve years of growth, care, and patience in a single, extraordinary specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leggi-anche\" style=\"margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #1f2937; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e📖 Also read on our blog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/cura-estiva-bonsai-manuale-tecnico-potatura-cimatura-concimazione\" style=\"color: #1a56db; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSummer Care for Bonsai: Technical Manual for Pruning, Pinching, Fertilizing, and Diagnostics (July-August)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PIANTE ESTERO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53459311919446,"sku":"9BOMAL12","price":126.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/6042\/6326\/files\/Bonsai_Malus_Melo_Selvatico_con_frutti_ornamentali_in_vaso_blu-06c7-4d1c-b155-daa21a698513.webp?v=1778306414","url":"https:\/\/www.igiardinidigiulia.live\/en\/products\/malus-sp-pz-erwiam","provider":"i Giardini di Giulia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}