{"product_id":"twisted-kishu-shimpaku-juniper-bonsai-8","title":"Twisted Kishu Shimpaku Juniper Bonsai","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Kishu shimpaku has been twisted and bent to give the tree interest.  The trunk was wired and shaped.  All Wire has been removed.  Branches were selected and removed as needed with effort made to retain multiple of the best options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis tree was potted into this pot March 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe take a picture on the side that is easiest to see the shape of the trunk.  Most of the time it is the best front, but not always.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note:  Pictures were taken 5\/15\/26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJunipers Bonsai Maintenance - Moderately Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e - Full Sun during the growing season -  These are outdoor trees, all year*.  If kept indoors it will die.  They may be brought in for 2-3 days to display.  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn climates with a cold winter (USDA zone 7 and below, this tree should be kept in a location out of the winter winds.  After the shimpaku goes dormant (when forest trees lose their leaves) the tree can be kept in an unheated garage, shed or other protected area until early spring.  If forest trees are budding, this should be fine to go back outside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e - Water should check water daily, especially during the growing season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Water when the soil changes from dark to light, or feels dry 1\/4\" down.  You should continue to check water, even when dormant. Under watering is the most common reason junipers die other than keeping them indoors.  This tree is in a special pot that makes it very hard to over water during the growing season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e - Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.  We suggest organic fertilizers that have an NPK below 10-10-10.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests \u0026amp; Disease\u003c\/strong\u003e - The most common pests are spider mites, usually a problem in hot and dry weather.  The most common fungus is juniper tip blight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting\u003c\/strong\u003e - If the tree's soil is not absorbing water, it is likely time to repot.  This should be done no more often than every 2 years, but may be able to go many years before it needs done.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiring\u003c\/strong\u003e - I suggest watching \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to wire bonsai trees\" href=\"https:\/\/www.craftsy.com\/class\/bonsai-wiring-essentials\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColon Lewis's Wire Video.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWiring a juniper can be done much of the year.  I suggest avoiding spring as the bark can slip.  I also don't suggest attempting this when the tree is frozen.  The best time is early autumn to early winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e We only ship healthy trees.  We have been growing and caring for bonsai since 2012.  By purchasing this tree, you understand that it is alive and it can die if not properly maintained.  You can not forget to check water or keep it indoors for any extended period of time.  If your tree arrives and does not look healthy, please contact us immediately.  We will advise as necessary.  We do not offer any sort of refund or credit for trees that don't make it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe do NOT ship junipers to California due to state regulations there.  We also do not ship trees out of the continental USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treeigami.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51254998466875,"sku":"0214593","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/6334\/3675\/files\/20260515-135549-Photoroom.png?v=1778965721","url":"https:\/\/treeigami.com\/products\/twisted-kishu-shimpaku-juniper-bonsai-8","provider":"Treeigami.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}