Chinese Juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'Probably Kishu'
Dob - ± 2014/22
Height - 10cm
Origin - UK
Stoneware
 
Beginning its life as a new bonsai and getting better every day, this tree was layered from a much older bonsai.
This cute juniper bonsai has lots of character.
It has good potential to be a nice shohin or mame sized tree.
 
A good species for beginners to develop their bonsai skills with. Some training has been completed and there is plenty of scope for further work to be done.
It has good movement in the trunk and branches with good ramification beginning to form.
 
The Chinese juniper has fine, mid green foilage. Its twisted trunks and branches lend themselves to dramatic deadwood effects. Excellent subjects for bonsai it can be shaped in many styles.Junipers are hardy in temperate areas. In areas where temperatures fall below -10°C (14°F), it will benefit from moving to a frost-free shed or greenhouse in winter. It does best if it is placed in full sun throughout the growing season with light shade during the very hottest days. During the winter, junipers can turn a brown or reddish colour when exposed to frost which is normal and will return to green when the weather warms again.