Shimpaku Juniper Bonsai
NameShimpaku Juniper Bonsai
Species NameJuniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku'
Common NameShimpaku Juniper
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)55
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic rectangular pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featurestaper, movement, jin, shari
Foliage Typescale-like
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesProminent deadwood (jin and shari) on the trunk, well-defined foliage pads, and a strong, aged appearance with good trunk movement.
Description
This refined Shimpaku Juniper bonsai features a thick, gnarled trunk with excellent taper and dramatic deadwood (jin and shari). Its dense, scale-like foliage is meticulously shaped into distinct pads, creating a mature and balanced composition in an unglazed ceramic pot. The tree exhibits significant age and careful cultivation.
