Shimpaku Juniper

Shimpaku Juniper is one of the most popular conifers in bonsai cultivation. As a dwarf variety of Chinese Juniper, it maintains naturally compact growth while offering excellent response to shaping techniques. The foliage pads can be sculpted into tight, refined formations and the bark develops an appealing reddish-brown hue that peels in thin strips. A healthy shimpaku will put out multiple flushes of growth per year, making it easily to develop refinement quickly.

Note: the trees pictured are representative examples and will not be the exact trees you receive. Some may have wire for movement or branch placement. Bends were put in these a little bit late on larger sizes, so most are suitable for medium- to large-size finished bonsai. 

Specifications:

• Scientific name: Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku'
• Height: 4"-13"
• Trunk: 1/4"-7/16"
• Hardness Zone: 4-9

Sizing Notes: 

• Regular Starts are 1-2 years old and usually on the narrower end of the caliper range.
• Premium Starts are 2-3 years old and have been wired for movement with great form.
• Premium+ Starts are 4+ years old and have primary bends set with nice branch options for overall design.