Old Plainsman
NameOld Plainsman
Species NameJuniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku'
Common NameShimpaku Juniper
Bonsai Styleslanting
Estimated Age (years)70
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic rectangular pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthick, gnarled, deadwood (jin and shari), tapering
Foliage Typescale-like
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesExtensive and well-integrated deadwood (jin and shari) on the trunk and branches, strong dynamic trunk movement, and finely ramified foliage pads.
Description
This 'Old Plainsman' Shimpaku Juniper bonsai features a dramatically leaning trunk with impressive deadwood (jin and shari) that highlights its age and character. The dense, scale-like foliage is meticulously shaped, creating a mature and balanced canopy. Its well-developed nebari anchors the tree firmly in its unglazed ceramic pot.
