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Pinus halepensis. Bonsai 8 years. Aleppo pine. These are typical Mediterranean trees, they live better outside because they need both the sun. Evergreen tree, with leaves called “needles”. It belongs to the order of conifers, since its fruit is cone shaped. Of grayish branches and bark. Very resistant to arid conditions. At the root level, it associates with fungi to form the famous mycorrhizae, thus improving its nutrient absorption.

Olea europaea. Bonsai 8 years. Olive tree. It is a typical Mediterranean tree that lives better outdoors because it needs sun and cold to produce fruits. Evergreen tree of slow but steady growth. From its fruits, the olives, is extracted the appreciated olive oil.

Leaf type: evergreen

Zelkova parvifolia. Bonsai 8 years. Japanese Elm. The so-called indoor trees are mostly trees from tropical origins, that do not support low temperatures. We must place them indoors, always close to a source of natural light. It is a semi-deciduous tree well known for its small leaves and characteristic bark.

Ficus carica. Bonsai 7 years. Fig tree. Outdoor bonsai, typical from the Mediterranean. It is a bonsai that is characterised for producing edible fruit, the figs. It also stands out for its fast growth. It needs both sun and cold to produce fruit.

Leaf type: deciduous

Ginkgo biloba. Bonsai 7 years. Maidenhair tree. These are trees that, by nature, must be placed outside, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. Deciduous tree. The leaves are in the shape of a fan and are valued because of their yellow colour.

Malus. Bonsai 7 years. Crabapple or Appletree. These are typical Mediterranean trees, they live better outside because they need both the sun and the cold to produce fruit. It is a deciduous tree of fast growth. It is most appreciated for its spring blossom and its red fruits in autumn.

Punica granatum. Bonsai 8 years. Dwarf pomegranate. These are typical Mediterranean trees, they live better outside because they need both the sun and the cold to produce fruit. Tree of deciduous leaves characteristic for its thorny branches. Flowers and fruits in abundance.

Pseudolarix sp. Bonsai 9 years. Golden larch. These are trees that, by nature, must be placed outside, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. Small deciduous conifer. Slow to moderate growth. The grey-brown bark is very pretty and cracks with age. Very flexible, bright green leaves which turn a very attrative golden in autumn.

Metasequoia. Bonsai 9 years. Dawn redwood. These are trees that, by nature, must be placed outside, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. Deciduous tree with reddish bark. Leaves ending in point, alternate, linear and arranged in two rows, pale green – yellow male flowers forming long panicles.

Pinus thunbergii. Bonsai 10 years. Japanese black pine. These are trees that, by nature, must be placed outside, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. Evergreen tree whose leaves are needles. The needles are grouped in pairs. They belong to the order of the conifers because its fruit, the pine, has the shape of a cone. It’s a tree which you can find on the coast and it has vigorous growth.

Leaf type: evergreen

Morus. Bonsai 10 years. Mulberry tree. It is a typical Mediterranean tree that lives better outdoors because it needs sun and cold to produce fruits. Deciduous tree. Very appreciated for its edible fruits.

Leaf type: deciduous

Pistacia lentiscus. Bonsai 10 years. Mastic tree or Lentisc. These are typical Mediterranean trees, they live better outside because they need both the sun and the cold. Evergreen bush. Alternate leaves composed of 4 to 10 leaves. It has male and female flowers. Its fruits are red berries up to 4 mm in diameter.

Leaf type: evergreen

Pistacia lentiscus. Bonsai 10 years. Mastic tree or Lentisc. These are typical Mediterranean trees, they live better outside because they need both the sun and the cold. Evergreen bush. Alternate leaves composed of 4 to 10 leaves. It has male and female flowers. Its fruits are red berries up to 4 mm in diameter.

Taxus media. Bonsai 12 years. European or Japanese yew. These are typical Mediterranean trees, they live better outside because they need both the sun and the cold to produce fruit. Evergreen tree of slow growth and great longevity. Belongs to the order of the conifers.

Leaf type: evergreen

Bouganvillea glabra. Bonsai 10 years. Bougainvillea. Due to their characteristics these are outdoor trees, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. Climbing plant, provided with thorns. Very appreciated for pergolas, and for its flowering, which in climates such as the Mediterranean is produced in abundance throughout the year.

Leaf type: evergreen

Pinus thunbergii. Bonsai 10 years. Japanese black pine. These are trees that, by nature, must be placed outside, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. Evergreen tree whose leaves are needles. The needles are grouped in pairs. They belong to the order of the conifers because its fruit, the pine, has the shape of a cone. It’s a tree which you can find on the coast and it has vigorous growth.

Leaf type: evergreen

Juniperus chinensis kyushu. Bonsai 12 years. Plastic pot. Chinese juniper or Needle juniper. These are trees that, by nature, must be placed outside, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. It grows slowly and belongs to the order of the conifers.

Leaf type: evergreen

Juniperus chinensis kyushu. Bonsai 12 years. Chinese juniper or Needle juniper. These are trees that, by nature, must be placed outside, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. It grows slowly and belongs to the order of the conifers.

Leaf type: evergreen

Acer palmatum atropurpureum. Prebonsai 12 years. Japanese Red Maple. Due to their characteristics these are outdoor trees, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. Fast-growing deciduous tree. Very appreciated for the colouring of its leaves.

Leaf type: deciduous

Acer palmatum deshojo. Bonsai 12 years. Japanese Red Maple. Due to their characteristics these are outdoor trees, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. Fast-growing deciduous tree. Very appreciated for the colouring of its leaves.

Leaf type: deciduous

Acer palmatum deshojo. Bonsai 13 years. Japanese Red Maple. Due to their characteristics these are outdoor trees, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. Fast-growing deciduous tree. Very appreciated for the colouring of its leaves.

Leaf type: deciduous

Punica granatum nejikan. Prebonsai 14 years. Dwarf pomegranate. These are typical Mediterranean trees, they live better outside because they need both the sun and the cold to produce fruit. Tree of deciduous leaves characteristic for its thorny branches. Flowers and fruits in abundance.

Leaf type: deciduous

Punica granatum nejikan. Bonsai 15 years. Dwarf pomegranate. These are typical Mediterranean trees, they live better outside because they need both the sun and the cold to produce fruit. Tree of deciduous leaves characteristic for its thorny branches. Flowers and fruits in abundance.

Leaf type: deciduous

Ginkgo biloba. Bonsai 16 years. Maidenhair tree. These are trees that, by nature, must be placed outside, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. Deciduous tree. The leaves are in the shape of a fan and are valued because of their yellow colour.