iPrune: Solar powered bonsai that can charge your mobile phones

The little mock bonsai tree has been found to be a rather ornate phone charger.

The Electree+ doubles as both an ornament and a charger for everyday electrical devices - without the need for any delicate pruning, The Daily Mail reported.

At full capacity it can hold enough power to charge an iPad twice and can charge a phone in just four hours.

With energy costs soaring, the gadget has been designed to help technology-geeks charge their phone in a green-friendly manner.

Created by French designer Vivien Muller, the Electree+ conceals a USB connection underneath its wood-topped base unit.

The designer said he was inspired to make the product after observing real trees, noticing that their leaves acted as natural solar panels.

The designer is waiting to receive 400 presale orders for the product before commencing production.

But while the gadget may cut down on your energy bills, it might take you a while to recoup the savings, as it will costs £283.

Bonsai is a traditional Japanese art form in which trees are grown in miniature pots.