Juniper Bonsai Tree

The Juniper Bonsai is the very definition of what bonsai should be: A classic shape, long-lived, and easy to take care...making it ideal for the beginner bonsai hobbyist. Originating in China, the Juniper has low, compact foliage spread with cascade and semi-cascade styles...coupled with hard resinous wood makes the Juniper one of the best loved for advanced sculptural techniques.

Bonsai require a great deal of sun light and do best outdoors, but can be kept indoors if in a well sun-lit area. If you do keep it outside, the Juniper does well in almost all conditions except freezing and extremely hot climates. Since the bonsai live in small pots, watering is very important...this is usually the reason why most bonsai die...so check it everyday. An ideal balance can be tricky to determine, but the general rule of thumb is placing the entire pot in a sink of water an inch or two deep and let the water absorb from the holes in the bottom of the pot. After watering, allow the bonsai a few days to breath and repeat. Misting is also strongly recommended to keep the foliage green and healthy.

Fertilizing your bonsai is also very important. Spring is when the bonsai begins its growth cycle and requires a balanced fertilizer with nitrogen...after the summer season, the bonsai begins to slow its growth and fertilizing should be reduced to every four to six weeks...in the winter, the bonsai is in a dormant stage and requires a non-nitrogen fertilizer. Following these steps will keep your bonsai's root system healthy and active...a vitamin supplement is an excellent compliment to fertilizers. Pruning a bonsai is difficult to master but very rewarding...I would recommend reading several books on this topic to learn about the different styles...removing new shoots and unwanted branches during the growing season is the basics...if you're not interested in the art of bonsai.

Fast shipping! I received the bonsai in great condition. It is very easy to take care of. I would definitely recommend to a beginner. BonsaiBoy will have more of my business :-)

Fast shipping, and looked healthy and full when unpacked. I had gotten another bonsai (looked similar, a small juniper) at a garden expo, and it was dead within a month. This new plant is luscious after two months, just followed the simple instructions. I used the tiny ceramic Japanese man from my first plant with this second one, and he obviouly likes sitting under this beautiful one much better!

I received this bonsai as a gift. I was very wary at first, because I have killed numerous bonsai in the past, but this one was different. Well established, it thrived even when I forgot to water it for a few days. It has a healthy growth, a nice planter which comes with it, and a decorative rock. I would definately recommend this bonsai for those who really want to try a bonsai but haven't had much luck in the past!