Pinus halepensis. Bonsai 8 years. Aleppo pine.

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.

Location: It has to be located outdoor, in full sun. It is one of the trees most in need of sun exposure.

Watering: Pine trees require controlled irrigation. An excess of it, especially if the substrate does not drain well enough, is fatal to the life of mycorrhizae. These are fungi whose roots (hyphae) act in symbiosis with those of pine, helping them to absorb mineral elements from the soil, such as phosphorus.

Curiosities: Forest fires favour the extension of these pines, since the fire explodes the pinecones, spreading the seeds.

Dimensions in centimeters approx. (width x depth x height): 35 x 20 x 40 cm.

Note: The shape and measurements of the bonsais are approximate. The colour and shape of the pot may vary from that of the photo. A bonsai is a living being. The images that appear are non-binding illustrative pictures.