My very first juniper procumbens nana pruned successfully. Bonsai tree plants juniper in a water bonsai pot large. Juniper bonsai tree medium juniper procumbens nana product code. Because juniper bonsai tree is hardy plant tolerant to severe pruning and wide varieties of soils, it is one of the most popular bonsai plants. Juniperus procumbens is a lowgrowing shrubby juniper native to the southern japan. The juniper bonsai is commonly regarded as the beginner bonsai, as for the easiness of care for the plant. No bonsai collection is complete without at least one of these beautiful trees. Juniperus procumbens nana decumbent juniper care plant. Juniperus procumbens nana decumbent juniper nanarhs. Procumbens nana juniper moyogi style bonsai tree house of. Procumbens juniper before thinning before thinning below removing a downwardgrowing shoot after thinning after thinning below branch pad after thinning. Aug 20, 20 thinning procumbens juniper is straightforward. Chalky, clay, loamy, sandy will tolerate most soil types soil. Most species of juniper naturally lend themselves well to most styles of japanese bonsai.
The branches usually respond well to wiring and reshaping. Brussels bonsai outdoor green mound juniperdt0110gmj the. The brussels bonsai green mound junipers offer a solution for the homeowner who has a sloping section of yard which is difficult to maintain. So the first photo is when i first purchased it at the end of march. Juniperus procumbens nana dwarf japanese garden juniper. Growing these small trees is an ancient art form in which the leaves can be trimmed and guided to. Starter kit for the juniper bonsai juniper procumbens nana. Someone once refered to the juniper bonsai as the artists canvas. Juniperus procumbens nana decumbent juniper nana will reach a height of 0. Japanese juniper bonsai care and creation or, how to bonsai a garden juniper.
Next, place the tree in the desired location while spreading the roots in the pot and. This plant, by its nature, is a low growing spreader. This juniper tree is also known as juniperus procumbens nana. Juniper juniper procumbens nana this dwarf juniper is the most popular evergreen in the united states. Juniper bonsai tree shaped from its beginning in a nursery pot. I found this pic on the net of a juniper that has just been wired and i believe that it is a good basis for me to copy. Juniperus chinensis shimpaku highly desirable species for juniper bonsai due to soft compact green foliage. Juniperus procumbens, commonly called japanese garden juniper, is a dwarf, procumbent, shrubby ground cover that grows 818 sometimes to 24 tall and spreads over time by long trailing branches to form a dense mat 1015 wide. Juniper procumbens nana bonsai tree wigerts bonsai. Its listed as a procumbens nana, though ive never seen a nana with such a massive trunk.
This variety of juniper is native to coastal regions in japan, but is now grown in just about all temperate parts of the world as an ornamental or landscape plant. Typically, pruning a plant means trimming the aboveground parts. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 to 9. For these demonstration well be using kishu juniper bonsai. The juniper bonsai is an evergreen coniferous tree, a very popular choice for. Remove downwardgrowing shoots, shoots that emerge from branch intersections and shoots that extend beyond the desired pad silhouette. Aug 23, 20 this past winter i bought a juniper, procumbens nana, that was already well established as a bonsai. The tree has a lowspreading habit that makes it suitable for cascade and semicascade styles of bonsai that seem to lean. The process of shaping begins when the tree is very young and is ongoing as it continues its growth. Scissors are not recommended on juniper leaves since any cut.
Brussels live green mound juniper outdoor bonsai tree 3 years old. This is the tree that is most often used for the ubiquitous mall bonsai. Sep 21, 2017 the juniper bonsai is a hardy, lowgrowing tree with more than 50 species. Juniper likes full partial sun and moderate water and fertilizer. After pruning back several overgrown branches, it immediately took the. See more ideas about shrubs, plants and evergreen shrubs. Bonsai tree plants juniper bonsai tree mediumjuniper. Some junipers are naturally prostrate, such as juniperus chinensis var. The japanese juniper is a hardy evergreen, found in temperate regions of the world. After several failed attempts at pruning junipers and countless skin reactions to the needles they possess, i finally was able to go back to the nursery and pick out a nice one in which i could somewhat see a future for.
It also helps if the juniper is a slow grower so it stays healthy in a small pot and requires less pruning. The juniper bonsai tree has long been recognized as one of the most popular bonsai trees for bonsai. How to style juniper bonsai tree chinese bonsai garden. Native to japan, juniperus chinesis, also called shimpaku, is the easiest of all the species to work with. This tree is the species most widely selected for sculpting into a bonsai tree. Procumbens nana juniper moyogi style bonsai tree house. This dwarf juniper from japan is the most popular evergreen in the u. Juniper procumbens nana bonsai information mellobonsai.
Getting the watering right can be tricky, but one should find this easier if one uses a good bonsai soil. Its widely available everywhere, as its mostly used as a ground cover or he. The term japanese juniper generally refers to a specific variety of juniper. I removed about half of the old soil when i repotted, but until i remove the rest, i. If you picture a bonsai tree in your mind, the tree you picture is probably the japanese dwarf garden juniper. This past winter i bought a juniper, procumbens nana, that was already well established as a bonsai. Meaning it was grown in a pot and pruned regularly to become an incredible bonsai tree. Its widely available everywhere, as its mostly used as a ground cover or hedge plant. Pruning is meant for reducing the size of the tree, and to achieve the desired style of foliage growth. This covers a broad range of topics while focusing on best practices for. Though certain care should be taken with pruning the juniper.
Easy this species is the most popular tree used as bonsai for beginners. Juniperus procumbens nana has a low, spreading habit that makes it ideal for cascade and semicascade styles. Architectural, gravel, ground cover, low maintenance, rock. The two most important requirements for juniper procumbens nana is getting it the light and water it needs. There are many different varieties of juniper considered good for bonsai. Bonsai juniper cuttings procumbens nana 80% success rate. I removed about half of the old soil when i repotted, but until i remove the rest, i wont expect the. When we think of a traditional bonsai and what it should look like, we think of a juniper procumbens nana. The juniper bonsai is a hardy, lowgrowing tree with more than 50 species. The classic juniper for bonsai is often referred to as the chinese juniper. The junipers tolerance and adaptability provide the tree with great resilience to pruning. The tree has a lowspreading habit that makes it suitable for. It is a tolerant tree that prefers full sun and a moist to dry soil environment. You cannot collect one from the wild, but if you are very lucky, you may have a neighbor who is removing one or more of them from a landscape.
Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9. Juniperus procumbens is a low growing juniper native to southern japan. Branches spread parallel to and slightly above the ground. Popular juniper species for bonsai include shimpaku chinese juniper juniperus. There are far too many weakened and dead junipers out there because of a misunderstanding of how we handle their growthin fact, i doubt im far off from suggesting that pinching is the number one killer of juniper bonsai. Care guide for the juniper bonsai tree juniperus bonsai empire. A major part of bonsai pruning is performed at the initial stages of growth, when a normal plant specimen is transformed into a fit candidate for growing as a bonsai.
Posts about juniper procumbens nana written by adamaskwhy. The main objective of trimming and pruning is to shape the bonsai into the desired form and to reduce growth above ground in order to maintain a balance with root growth. Many bonsai shops feature sparkling rock encrusted bonsai trays that enhance the beauty of the juniper evergreen tree. Whats surprising about this is, that if it is a nana its a monster, with a trunk whose thickness defies the normal limits of the variety. It is very hardy, longlived, and tolerates many adverse conditions. Considered a very hardy conifer, the juniper is a nonflowering tree that makes a great choice for bonsai because of it is so easy to prune and train. Juniperus procumbens nana, cis ommonly known as the japanese garden juniper or the green mound juniper. Mar 19, 20 for these demonstration well be using kishu juniper bonsai. Juniper juniperus by jonathan cain juniper is one of the.
Green mound juniper juniperus procumbens nana green mound, a bright green ground cover juniper, grows in u. As an indoor bonsai, the japanese juniper should be in a very bright, but cool location. With compact growth, fine foliage and branches that can usually be bent and twisted easily, they are a great choice especially for the beginner. Pruning prune for size control and pedestrian safety, to remove dead or diseased plant parts, or to shape or train plants into hedges, topiary, espalier, or other interesting shapes avoid pruning needled conifer plants hard unlike broadleaf plants, conifers generally dont sprout new. My juniper bonsai wont recover from pruning home guides. How to trim and prune your bonsai bonsai care information. After pruning back several overgrown branches, it immediately took the shape of which i was looking for. My very first juniper procumbens nana pruned successfully i. This is a technique used on the juniper and cypress species for bonsai training and better branch definition ramifications.
They are available in various sizes, their heights ranging from 1 inch to 40 inches. Japanese juniper bonsai starter tree 4 pot juniperus procumbens nana. It is a cold hardy evergreen and it ships well in the winter wood can be great material for carving. This juniper bonsai tree is proudly homegrown and taken care of 9greenbox. This fastspreading favorite looks great in rock gardens, on slopes and banks, even cascading over walls. I think the idea of pinching junipers with fingers started long ago in translated japanese articles written by those who did not specialize in or have. A juniper bonsai is a living miniature tree and not a house plant. This is a naturally occurring hybrid species called juniperus x media which is a cross between j.
I bought this juniper in september 2017 from a nursery. The juniper bonsai has multiple varieties like juniperus chinensis and juniperus procumbens nana that can be used to make a great bonsai. In spite of this bad press, it does in fact make a fine bonsai if it is properly trained and cared for unlike the average mall bonsai. Procumbens nana juniper bonsai tree small house of bonsai. From larry whites presentation at the april 2015 meeting. But to care for a bonsai plant, you must also prune its roots. Wiring will improve the branch structure and the shape of the tree. It can be turned into something interesting with some careful pruning and wiring. Specimens grown for bonsai can be used for many styles, except for formal upright. Juniper procumbens nana bonsai information mellobonsai bonsai. Juniper in a water bonsai pot large juniper procumbens nana product code. A large, full juniperus procumbens nana nursery stock plant was purchased for this demonstration. I pruned it into shape and put it in a bonsai pot, then repotted the following spring of 2018 im go.
I repotted it soon after taking it home and have been letting it grow freely ever since. Due the flexibility of the bonsai trees branches and growing characteristic, the juniper bonsai tree is very easy to train and shape. If you are new to bonsai, chances are, a juniper will be one of the first bonsai trees you will encounter. I am still unsure on how one goes about properly wiring a juniper to get what i like to call the broccoli look. Japanese juniper bonsai starter tree 4 pot juniperus. Michael says its a juniper procumbens, but it looks a lot like a j. Its essential to know what youve got so you can train it properly. Second is structuralpruning, which requires more rigorous pruning or trimming to give a tree its basic shape or style. The best time to prune a green mound juniper home guides. Affiliate programs terms of service drop ship program about us contact us browse our catalog. Sep 21, 2017 if you picture a bonsai tree in your mind, the tree you picture is probably the japanese dwarf garden juniper. Japanese juniper bonsai tree 4 pot juniperus procumbens.
Included are demonstrations of pruning, pinching and pot selection. This is one of the typical trees that gets ignored. Growth is somewhat slow, typically taking 10 years. Juniper bonsai tree care guide eastern leaf knowledge base. Im sure a lot of you are sick to death of seeing yet more juniper procumbens nana but i am newly returned to trying my hand at bonsai after more than 25 years and i figured this one was cheap and easy practice to learn on. First is maintenancepruning, which means you need to maintain and refine the existing shape of a bonsai. You can leaf prune in the spring and summer by pinching off needles with your fingers. Junipers, also called green mound junipers juniperus procumbens nana. At any of these times, remove the plant from its container. Confusingly juniperus x media is also referred to in some textbooks as juniperus pfitzeriana.
It was titled not shimpaku and was supposed to be the start of a series on juniper bonsai. When we think of a traditional bonsai and what it should look like, we think of a. A juniper is not an indoor bonsai and needs to be kept outside in full sun in order to do well. Pruning and training are the most important aspects of juniper bonsai care. Juniper procumbens nana bonsai starter plant 9greenbox. Allow juniper to grow in its container with the roots intact unless it shows signs of decline, the roots heave it out of the pot or its time to repot it. If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival.
See more ideas about bonsai, juniper bonsai and plants. Probably the bonsai most often seen by people are the juniper procumbens nana. Jul 07, 2014 this is a technique used on the juniper and cypress species for bonsai training and better branch definition ramifications. They are commonly sold in malls, supermarkets, and department stores as mass produced novelty items. The man at the store seemed like he knew what he was talking about and said it will be fine indoors. Other common names decumbent juniper nana family cupressaceae genus juniperus can be prostrate or erect, evergreen shrubs or trees with aromatic, scalelike or sharply pointed awlshaped leaves, and small globose fruits.
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