{"product_id":"bonsai-12-anni-pinus-thunbergii-collezione-premium","title":"12-Year-Old Pinus Thunbergii Bonsai – Premium Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePinus thunbergii – Japanese Black Pine, a Symbol of Masculinity and Vigor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e12-year-old\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor bonsai with an imposing presence and unmistakable character. \u003cstrong\u003ePinus thunbergii\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the \u003cem\u003eJapanese Black Pine\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of the most highly regarded coastal conifers in the world of bonsai: vigorous growth, dark, rigid needles grouped in pairs, and deeply textured, rugged bark. In Japan, this species is traditionally considered \u003cstrong\u003emasculine\u003c\/strong\u003e, owing to its austere form, the strength of its roots, and the intense dark green of its needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Important notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shape and dimensions of the bonsai 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 commitment.\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, year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen (needles in pairs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions (width × depth × height):\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 × 26 × 41 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\u003eIn Japanese tradition, \u003cem\u003ePinus thunbergii\u003c\/em\u003e embodies masculine energy: its vigorous growth, rough bark texture, intense color, and rigid needles make it a symbol of strength and determination. It is also one of the bonsai species with the greatest need for direct sunlight: it loves unfiltered sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt must be kept outdoors, in full sunlight all year round. Ideal for sunny balconies, gardens, and terraces. Not suitable for indoor living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eControlled and moderate. Excess water, especially in poorly draining substrates, can be fatal to \u003cstrong\u003emycorrhizae\u003c\/strong\u003e – symbiotic fungi whose hyphae live in close association with the pine’s roots, enhancing their absorption of minerals such as phosphorus. Without them, the tree gradually weakens and eventually dies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn spring and autumn. Organic fertilizers are preferred, as they support and protect mycorrhizae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 3 years, when vegetative growth resumes, before the needles open inside the buds. In Mediterranean regions, approximately in mid-March.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Kiryuzuna, or mixed with 50–70% Akadama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the colder months of the year. Always leave needles and buds on the branches when cutting: a completely bare branch tends to dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCandle pinching\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork gradually as the needles develop:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring the growing season, remove the longest main shoots, shortening the new candles by one-third to one-half\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn late summer or early autumn, remove old needles and overcrowded twigs to encourage light penetration into the canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom October to March. Copper wire is recommended: pines are very flexible trees, and the wire must remain in place for a long time to be effective in shaping the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIANTE ESTERO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55287775265110,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/6042\/6326\/files\/ChatGPTImage10set2026_10_38_20_11zon_037344c4-efac-430d-96eb-0090d777459f.webp?v=1789029790","url":"https:\/\/www.igiardinidigiulia.it\/en\/products\/bonsai-12-anni-pinus-thunbergii-collezione-premium","provider":"i Giardini di Giulia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}