A classic in any enthusiast's collection, the Shimpaku Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku') is a fully outdoor tree that wants as much sunlight as possible and a proper winter dormancy. Prized for its fine, dense foliage and flaky bark that can be worked to reveal distinctive deadwood, its pliable branches twist and turn into dynamic designs that mimic the effects of nature over time. One of the most sought-after junipers in bonsai, it is hardy, forgiving and looks good in any style.
Bring your bench to the Next Level with our first-ever Conifer DIY Kit.
The complete DIY kit: everything you need to recreate a Bonsai Bar workshop at home — just BYOB, press play on the step-by-step video and make a tiny tree with us.
Kit includes:
- Nursery stock Shimpaku Juniper
- Wooden chopstick
- Bonsai soil
- Unglazed ceramic pot
- Video instruction from Josh, Bonsai Bar's Director of Horticulture
Every tree purchased from Bonsai Bar is eligible for a Treeiage call with our horticulture team. As part of our Next Level Series, the Shimpaku is not eligible for replacements.
Shipping & Arrival
To ensure safe delivery, we prefer to ship trees between Monday and Wednesday at the latest, so your bonsai is never caught in an accidental weekend delay. Some leaf drop during shipment is completely normal. If leaves drop in transit, place your tree in a very sunny spot and water only once the topsoil has dried out — take care not to overwater while the tree has few or no leaves.
Due to California law, we are currently unable to ship bonsai trees to any address in California.
Care Guide
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Light: Full sun
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Placement: Outdoor only — needs a winter dormancy
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Water: Moderate — water as needed; never let the soil dry out completely
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Fertilizer: Moderate feeding through the growing season
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Temperature: Cold hardy — keep outdoors year-round
Specifications
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Botanical name: Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku'
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Plant characteristics: Evergreen, conifer
