Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku'
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| Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku' | |
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| Species | Juniperus chinensis |
| Cultivar | 'Shimpaku' |
| Origin | Japan |
Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku' (the shimpaku juniper) is a dwarf, irregular vase-shaped form of the Chinese juniper, rock gardens.
Bonsai
Shimpaku Juniper are one of the most popular species for
Shikoku Island. Collected Shimpakus are known for their deadwood, called jin and shari in the bonsai community. Many bonsai masterpieces are Shimpaku Junipers. Masahiko Kimura is known for having many outstanding shimpaku.[4]
Gardening information
- Zone: 3 to 9
- Plant Type: Needled evergreen
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Height: 1 to 3 ft (0.30 to 0.91 m)
- Spread: 1 to 5 ft (0.30 to 1.52 m)
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Medium
- Maintenance: Low
Cultivars
- Itoigawa
- Kishu
References
- ^ "Help for the Home Gardener".
- ^ http://kuromatsubonsai.com/evergreen-bonsai/juniper-bonsai/shimpaku-juniper-or-sargent-juniper-bonsai/
- ^ http://kuromatsubonsai.com/evergreen-bonsai/juniper-bonsai/shimpaku-juniper-or-sargent-juniper-bonsai/
- ^ Valavanis, William N. (2014-05-28). "Japan Satsuki Bonsai Tour– Part 2". Valavanis Bonsai Blog. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
External links
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