9-Year-Old Apple Bonsai (Malus) – Premium Collection
The Apple Bonsai (Malus sp.), known as the wild apple tree, is a 9-year-old specimen belonging to the Rosaceae family. This outdoor bonsai is highly prized for its spring flowering and production of small ornamental fruits, the apples, which make it particularly decorative throughout the year.
The apple tree is typical of temperate and Mediterranean regions and requires sun and cold to fruit properly. It is an ideal bonsai for terraces, balconies, and gardens, perfect for anyone looking for an elegant specimen with plenty of natural charm.
Its overall dimensions are approximately 24 x 12.5 x 42 cm (width x depth x height). The pot is included in the stated measurements. As it is a living bonsai, its shape, pot, and vegetative condition may vary depending on the season.
Botanical Characteristics:
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Botanical name: Malus sp.
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Age: 9 years
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Common name: Apple tree / Wild apple tree
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Family: Rosaceae
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Type: Outdoor bonsai
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Flowering: Yes, in spring
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Fruiting: Yes, ornamental fruits
Ideal Location:
The Apple Bonsai should be placed outdoors in a sunny location. In summer, it is advisable to protect it from scorching sunlight during the central hours of the day. It withstands frost, but it is preferable to protect it from temperatures below -2°C.
Watering:
It requires abundant watering in summer and moderate watering in winter. It is important to avoid waterlogging and to take care not to wet the flowers directly during flowering.
Care and Cultivation:
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Fertilization: Spring-autumn (Hiryo-Gold or Nutribonsai)
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Fertilization note: Do not fertilize during flowering
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Repotting: Every 2 years, at the beginning of spring
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Substrate: Terrabonsai or a mixture of 80% Akadama + 20% Kiryuzuna/Pumice
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Pruning: In spring, at the beginning of flowering
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Pinching: Cut back to leave 2 leaves when the branch has developed 6-8
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Wiring: In spring
Interesting Fact:
To encourage fruiting, you can help the apple tree with manual pollination by transferring pollen from one flower to the stigma of another flower. This is especially useful when the plant is grown on balconies or in areas with few pollinating insects.
Note: the shape and measurements of the bonsai are approximate and include the pot. The color and shape of the pot may vary from the illustrative images. As it is a living organism, its vegetative condition changes depending on the season.
