Bonsai.ch Juniperus Kyushu Wacholder cm

You will receive the specimen shown.

Juniperus chinensis is an evergreen conifer. It originates from East Asia.

The juniper is very popular as a bonsai. It is excellent for deadwood designs (Jin and Shari).

Care: The Chinese juniper prefers a sunny location outdoors year-round. If temperatures drop below -10°C in winter, the root ball should be protected. At very low temperatures, its foliage may discolor unattractively but will turn green again in spring. It likes well-draining soil (e.g., Kiryu), either pure or mixed with Akadama or our house blend. Watering should only occur when the soil is dry. Be sure to avoid waterlogging. When repotting, mix a handful of the old soil with mycorrhiza (white fungal network) into the new substrate. From spring onwards, provide organic fertilizer.

Design: To maintain and densify the shape of the foliage pads, the shoots that extend beyond the silhouette should be pinched off throughout the entire growing season. It is important to pinch the green shoots with your fingertips, not to cut them with your nails or use scissors, as this would cause the shoot tips to turn brown. Only use scissors or pruning shears when shoots need to be completely removed. The branches can be easily shaped with wire; if the bark is rough, wrap the branch with protective tape before wiring.