Bonsai Taxus media (Yew)

FAMILY

Taxaceae

ETYMOLOGY

Old Latin name used by Virgil and Pliny, and from the Greek "taxus", poison, for its poisonous properties.

SUBSCRIBER

From spring to mid-autumn with MISTRAL NUTRIBONSAI organic or liquid fertilizer. Subscribing should be stopped in extremely hot summer periods.

TRANSPLANT

Every 3 to 5 years, at the beginning of spring.

SUBSTRATUM

100% Akadama, or mixed with 20% volcanic gravel; or, failing that, TERRABONSAI de MISTRAL. After transplanting, it is advisable to water with a MISTRAL VITABONSAI solution, to accelerate the tree's recovery.

PRUNING

In winter, always leaving leaves and buds, otherwise the branch may dry out.

GRIPPING

In spring, sticking out with the fingers, breaking the growing buds.

WIRING

September to March. Situation: Outside, in full sun all year round.

Irrigation: abundantly in summer and moderately in winter.

Curiosities: Yew is a very long-lived tree, of which we can find specimens of more than 1,000 years. Its wood is very hard and compact, but at the same time very elastic and flexible. Formerly used to make bows.

* Observations: The shape and measurements of the bonsai are approximate. The color and shape of the pot may vary from the one in the photo. Remember that a bonsai is a living being, that is why the images that appear are representative.