9-Year-Old Leptospermum Scoparium Bonsai – Manuka Premium Collection
The Leptospermum scoparium Bonsai, known as Manuka or the New Zealand Tea Tree, is a 9-year-old specimen belonging to the Myrtaceae family. It is an evergreen outdoor bonsai, particularly valued for its spectacular spring flowering and the mature, ancient appearance of its trunk.
Originally from southeastern Australia and New Zealand, Leptospermum is an elegant and sought-after ornamental species. During the flowering season, it produces small decorative flowers that further enhance the plant's compact and harmonious structure.
The overall dimensions are approximately 28 x 25 x 37 cm (width x depth x height). The pot is included in the indicated measurements (pot size approx. 16-22 cm). As it is a living bonsai, the shape, pot, and vegetative state may vary according to the season.
Botanical Characteristics:
- Botanical name: Leptospermum scoparium
- Age: 9 years
- Common name: Manuka / Tea Tree
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Type: Evergreen outdoor bonsai
- Flowering: Yes, in spring
- Care level: High
- Drip tray: Included, 21 cm size
Ideal Position:
It should be cultivated outdoors, in full sun or partial shade in Mediterranean areas. It requires good light to promote flowering and maintain compact vegetation.
Watering:
Requires abundant watering in summer and more infrequent watering in winter, always maintaining a well-drained substrate and avoiding waterlogging.
Care and Cultivation:
- Habitat: Outdoor
- Fertilization: During the growing season to promote flowering
- Substrate: Well-draining and specific for bonsai
- Pruning: After flowering to maintain shape
Curiosity:
The genus Leptospermum includes over 80 species of shrubs native to Oceania and Indonesia. Manuka is also known for the famous honey produced from its flowers, particularly prized for its properties.
Note: Dimensions 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 state changes with the season.
