2 Shimpaku Juniper Starter Plugs, Chinese Juniper Live Plants, Bonsai Starter Material, Dwarf Evergreen, Juniperus chinensis, Zones 3–9

2 Shimpaku Chinese Juniper Starter Plugs – Live Bonsai & Specimen Plants (Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku')

Start your bonsai journey or add distinctive evergreen texture to your landscape with this bundle of 2 Shimpaku Chinese Juniper starter plants.

Shimpaku is a slow-growing, dwarf variety of Chinese juniper valued for its soft, bright green foliage, flexible branches, and attractive reddish-brown bark that develops a shaggy, peeling appearance. Its naturally compact form and flexible branches make it especially popular as bonsai material.

What You Will Receive

• Quantity: 2 live Shimpaku Chinese Juniper starter plugs

• Botanical name: Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku'

• Common name: Chinese Juniper Shimpaku

• Japanese name: Miyama-byakushin

• Plant type: Slow-growing evergreen conifer

• Suggested uses: Bonsai, specimen planting, Asian gardens, and rock gardens

Distinctive Features

• Soft, bright green evergreen foliage

• Attractive reddish-brown bark with a shaggy, peeling appearance

• Naturally dwarf, vase-shaped growth habit

• Flexible branches suited to bonsai training

• Slow-growing and suitable for specimen planting

Growth & Size

Shimpaku is a compact, slow-growing juniper. The seller describes an approximate size of 3 feet tall with a 5-foot spread in about 10 years.

Growing Information

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, slightly moist soil

• Water: Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate overly wet soil

• Soil adaptability: Tolerates acidic, alkaline, clay, and rocky soils, provided drainage is suitable

• Other tolerances: Seller describes it as deer tolerant and tolerant of air pollution and salt.

Bonsai & Landscape Uses

Shimpaku is a favorite for bonsai because its branches are highly flexible and can be shaped during training. It also makes an attractive evergreen specimen for:

• Bonsai projects

• Asian-inspired gardens

• Rock gardens

• Small landscape specimen plantings

Shipping Information

• Includes 2 live Shimpaku Juniper starter plugs.

• Free shipping to most locations.

• We cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, or U.S. territories.

• Remote locations may require an additional freight surcharge.

All plants are inspected for quality before shipment. Plants are rarely damaged in shipping, but if you experience damage, please contact us promptly. Please photograph the package and plants so we can help resolve the issue.

Nursery Information: Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.

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