Spruce forest planting (159)

Presentation

Forest planting of Picea glauca made up of several trunks of differing diameter and height, planted on a single moss-covered surface. The plant stands 51 cm tall and is grown in a low oval unglazed stoneware pot measuring 45 x 37 cm. A composition suited to anyone looking for an already structured outdoor specimen, with an estimated age of 22-25 years.

Technical features

• Botanical species: Picea glauca (Canadian white spruce)
• Bonsai style: forest planting (yose-ue)
• Height of plant only: 51 cm
• Pot dimensions: 45 x 37 x h. 9 cm
• Pot material: unglazed stoneware, oval shape
• Estimated age: 22-25 years
• Total weight: 15.5 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun with shade during the hottest hours
• Care difficulty: medium

How to care for it

The Picea needs to stay outdoors all year round, even in winter: the cold does it no harm, whereas dry indoor air does. From June to August we recommend a bright spot sheltered from direct afternoon sun, checking the soil every day, since the pot is only 9 cm deep and the substrate dries out quickly with five canopies competing for water.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Will I receive exactly the forest planting shown in the photograph?

A: Yes, this is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the very plant that will be shipped. The foliage may look different on delivery, because the plant is alive and undergoes pruning, pinching and the normal seasonal changes.

Q: How much space is needed to display it?

A: The oval pot measures 45 x 37 cm, so it should rest on a surface at least half a metre wide. Allowing for the plant's 51 cm height, the overall footprint exceeds a metre diagonally with the side canopies spread out.

Q: Does the 15.5 kg weight include the pot as well?

A: Yes, the 15.5 kg is the weight of the whole: plants, moist substrate and stoneware pot. It is worth keeping in mind when handling it, especially if you plan to move it often between balcony and garden.

What is included

• Picea glauca forest planting bonsai in an oval unglazed stoneware pot 45 x 37 x h. 9 cm, the exact specimen shown in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and characteristics)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping