First is maintenance pruning, which means you need to maintain and refine the existing shape of a bonsai. Juniper is the most popular bonsai grown in the us. It grows from 6 to 12 inches tall and has bluegreen needles and dense, curved branches. This means that i better do a small tree, and i better do it fast. Details about bonsai tree plant pre bonsai juniper procumbens nana bonsai tree. Buyers should know the plants come in a 4 pot and are smaller than the photo shown in the ad which is a much more mature plant. How to trim bonsai dwarf junipers home guides sf gate. Aug 23, 20 this past winter i bought a juniper, procumbens nana, that was already well established as a bonsai. Dwarf conifers, or shrubs such as pyracantha or cotoneaster, can easily be styled into bonsai by pruning alone, but tallergrowing trees often need more attention to create a wellbalanced design. When we think of a traditional bonsai and what it should look like, we think of a juniper procumbens nana.
My very first juniper procumbens nana pruned successfully i. Juniperus procumbens nana decumbent juniper nanarhs. Green mound juniper juniperus procumbens nana green mound, a bright green ground cover juniper, grows in u. If you are new to bonsai, chances are, a juniper will be one of the first bonsai trees you will encounter. Pruning juniper bonsai for beginners one of the most enjoyable aspects of owning a bonsai tree is the artistic part pruning and styling.
Taking your time while pruning a bonsai gives you a wellshaped plant with just the right amount of. Juniper procumbens nana bonsai starter plant 9greenbox. I am very sad to hear that its not and indoor bonsai because i have to keep it inside. Recommended for bonsai enthusiasts experienced in care and maintenance. Sep 21, 2017 if you picture a bonsai tree in your mind, the tree you picture is probably the japanese dwarf garden juniper. Whether you decide to have your juniper procumbens nana bonsai starter plant indoors or outdoors, it will do you a lot of good just by tending to the plant.
Pruning prune for size control and pedestrian safety, to remove dead or diseased plant parts, or to shape or train plants into hedges, topiary, espalier, or other interesting shapes avoid pruning needled conifer plants hard unlike broadleaf plants, conifers generally dont sprout new growth from stems cut back to bare areas. Remove downwardgrowing shoots, shoots that emerge from branch intersections and shoots that extend beyond the desired pad silhouette. This lovely tree with its natural flowing feel is from a 2012 bark post. From then on, the image is maintained and improved by a constant regime of pruning and trimming. I repotted it soon after taking it home and have been letting it grow freely ever since. Easy this species is the most popular tree used as bonsai for beginners. Next, place the tree in the desired location while spreading the roots in the pot and. This article is the second part of my article titled pruning in bonsai where i have discussed different types of pruning which are an essential part of a bonsai tree care. The junipers tolerance and adaptability provide the tree with great resilience to pruning.
I had purchased a juniperus procumbens nana from a nursery about 3. Bonsai is the art of dwarfing trees or plants and developing them into an aesthetically appealing shape by. One of a kind bonsai tree specimens the bonsai trees listed on these one of a kind pages tend to be older and more expensive than the trees listed elsewhere in our catalog. It is a lowgrowing juniper that forms a dense mat without the mounding at the center of the plant found in many ground cover junipers.
Bonsai convey the symbols of meditation, harmony, peace, and ba. Weve likely been watering, fertilizing, pruning, and weeding this tree for a long time. Juniper procumbens nana complete styling bonsai tree video. It is a tolerant tree that prefers full sun and a moist to dry soil environment.
A large, full juniperus procumbens nana nursery stock plant was purchased for this demonstration. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Professional quality bonsai trees from california bonsai studio. Juniperus procumbens is a lowgrowing shrubby juniper native to the southern japan. Procumbens juniper before thinning before thinning below removing a downwardgrowing shoot after thinning after thinning below branch pad after thinning. Because the tree was fully wired, kevin was able to place every small branch in position. Regular maintenance pruning is an important part of caring for your bonsai. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 to 9. This tree is the species most widely selected for sculpting into a bonsai tree. Juniperus procumbens nana worlds best tree felling tutorial. Someone once refered to the juniper bonsai as the artists canvas. Jul 07, 2014 this is a technique used on the juniper and cypress species for bonsai training and better branch definition ramifications. Bonsai tree plant pre bonsai juniper procumbens nana. Japanese dwarf juniper procumbens nana bonsai tree.
Sure, its fun learning how to care for your bonsai, and understanding the fundamentals of watering and fertilizing are essential to its health. This is the tree that is most often used for the ubiquitous. Juniper procumbens nana bonsai tree wigerts bonsai. The tree resides at the national bonsai and penjing museum. My very first juniper procumbens nana pruned successfully. Perhaps youve had an interest in bonsai for a while now and youve finally given in to the urge and bought yourself a bonsai or maybe youve received a gift and now youve gone on the internet and started doing research to keep it alive and suddenly, you find that you havent actually purchased a bonsai but this repugnant and malicious thing people sneeringly call a. One always needs a pair of sharp shears for doing any kind of pruning on their. Procumbens nana juniper bonsai tree california bonsai studio. You can leaf prune in the spring and summer by pinching off needles with your fingers. Second is structural pruning, which requires more rigorous pruning or trimming to give a tree its basic shape or style. This dwarf juniper from japan is the most popular evergreen in the u. Continue this program during the growing season to enhance foliage color and keep. Aug 20, 20 thinning procumbens juniper is straightforward.
The main objective of trimming and pruning is to shape the bonsai into the desired form and to reduce growth above ground in order to maintain a balance with root growth. Meaning it was grown in a pot and pruned regularly to become an incredible bonsai tree. Usually, you will need to wire the tree, so that you can more easily control its structure and the way in which the bonsai develops. Prune as necessary to maintain an attractive shape. Procumbens nana juniper, bonsai starter, evergreen, ten. In bonsai preparation pruning has to be done in many parts of the plant. The best time to prune a green mound juniper home guides. Aside from the art side of things one needs to develop some knowledge of arboriculture. A juniper bonsai is a living miniature tree and not a house plant.
Bonsai tree plants juniper bonsai tree cascadejuniper. Japanese juniper bonsai starter tree 4 pot juniperus. If you buy this bonsai, we assume youre a responsible person and that you know what you are purchasing. The process of shaping begins when the tree is very young and is ongoing as it continues its growth. Procumbens nana juniper bonsai prebonsai tree house of. Attention buyers we cannot ship junipers to california due to florida agricultural regulations. After pruning back several overgrown branches, it immediately took the. You are able to meditate and at the same time have a. The tree has a lowspreading habit that makes it suitable for cascade and semicascade styles of bonsai that seem to lean. I did a 6 hour workshop and had the help of a friend to do all the wiring about 4 hrs each. Juniper bonsai tree shaped from its beginning in a nursery pot. When you order a tree from this category, you will receive the exact tree as pictured. This past winter i bought a juniper, procumbens nana, that was already well established as a bonsai.
In spite of this bad press, it does in fact make a fine bonsai if it is properly trained and. Second is structuralpruning, which requires more rigorous pruning or trimming to give a tree its basic shape or style. Jan 01, 2014 posts about juniper procumbens nana written by adamaskwhy. The man at the store seemed like he knew what he was talking about and said it will be fine indoors. This hardy and longlived evergreen is one of the most popular in the miniature gardening and bonsai worlds.
Maintenance pruning can be done from around midmarch to september. Its listed as a procumbens nana, though ive never seen a nana with such a massive trunk. This ground hugging juniper provides a dense mound of branches that radiates from the center. This species is super tough and perfectly suitable for the orlando area. I purchased two of the prebonsai procumbens nana junipers and both arrived in excellent condition. Nicolas, i had my procumbens nana in maitland and winter park for 6 years, in a small bonsai pot in full july sun, and dry conditions and in all other extremes for that area you could imagine at times and it did great. This art form has its origin in japan and china where it has been practiced for centuries. Best time to prune roots is at the time of reporting.
Posts about juniper procumbens nana written by adamaskwhy. This listing is for ten japanese juniper bonsai starter tree procumbens nana juniper, in 2. However, unlike most other art forms bonsai is unique in that ones canvas is alive and changing. Way more information than you ever wanted on how to fell a tree. Considered a very hardy conifer, the juniper is a nonflowering tree that makes a great choice for bonsai because of it is so easy to prune and train. Unfortunately, these trees are usually doomed to fail because they were made.
You then have the choice to have your items shipped usps priority, parcel select, etc. This fastspreading favorite looks great in rock gardens, on slopes and banks, even cascading over walls. Other popular species are the chinese juniper juniperus chinensis, the japanese shimpaku juniperus sargentii. Juniper procumbens nana complete styling bonsai tree video for beginners. Countering apical dominance is achieved by pruning the top and outer portions of a tree more thoroughly, forcing the tree to redistribute growth to the inner and lower parts. Juniper bonsai tree medium juniper procumbens nana product code. Bonsai boys pre bonsai juniper bonsai treesmall juniper. This is a technique used on the juniper and cypress species for bonsai training and better branch definition ramifications.
Juniper bonsai tree cascade juniper procumbens nana product code. During the growing season, severe root pruning and transplanting can be pretty stressful to your plant. Juniper procumbens nana bonsai information mellobonsai. There are many different varieties of juniper considered good for bonsai. Procumbens nana juniper bonsai tree small house of bonsai. Procumbens nana juniper bonsai prebonsai tree house of bonsai. So i found myself with a bit of a problem as the tokonama competition draws near. Juniper procumbens nana in four inch grow pot elemental. This is a beautiful plant that adds good energy to your home and helps you clear your mind. I removed about half of the old soil when i repotted, but until i remove the rest, i wont expect the. Getting started with bonsai bonsai care information at. May 14, 2018 juniper procumbens nana complete styling bonsai tree video for beginners. The dwarf juniper juniperus procumbens nana is a small evergreen native to japan.
It was titled not shimpaku and was supposed to be the start of a series on juniper bonsai. It is the part of the plant which is not visible to eyes in normal. Juniperus procumbens nana when and how to do first styling on. How to prune a bonsai tree 6 steps to pruning your bonsai step 1 have your tools ready. It is grown as a ground cover or outdoor bonsai in u. Guide explaining various forms of pruning that bonsai mainly depend on for their dwarfing i. Juniperus procumbens nana topiary juniper tree buy online uk. Japanese juniper bonsai starter tree 4 pot juniperus procumbens nana. Bonsai tree plants juniper bonsai tree mediumjuniper. Bonsaiboy pre bonsai juniper bonsai tree staked juniper procumbens nana. It is a cold hardy evergreen and it ships well in the winter wood can be great.
This image was published on june 10, 2018 and published by lorraine alice this is fall into the category garden, the size of image is 770 x 834 and this post has 21 related images. This plant, by its nature, is a low growing spreader. In spite of this bad press, it does in fact make a fine bonsai if it is properly trained and cared for unlike the average mall bonsai. Other common names decumbent juniper nana family cupressaceae genus juniperus can be prostrate or erect, evergreen shrubs or trees with aromatic, scalelike or sharply pointed awlshaped leaves, and small globose fruits. Bonsai is the reproduction of natural tree forms in miniature. I will not go into details about root pruning it deserves a separate article. Growing these small trees is an ancient art form in which the leaves can be trimmed and guided to be made into the owners desired shape. It is considered an expression of art by enthusiasts all over the world. This is the tree that is most often used for the ubiquitous mall bonsai. I removed about half of the old soil when i repotted, but until i remove the rest, i. Purchase while supplies and stock are still available.
Brussels bonsai outdoor green mound juniperdt0110gmj the. From larry whites presentation at the april 2015 meeting. Once this tree leaves our facility, watering, fertilizing, etc is beyond our control. Procumbens nana juniper, bonsai starter plant evergreen. After several failed attempts at pruning junipers and countless skin reactions to the needles they possess, i finally was able to go back to the nursery and pick out a nice one in which i could somewhat see a future for. Though certain care should be taken with pruning the juniper. How to trim and prune your bonsai bonsai care information. Native to southern japan, the trip is lowgrowing, with longer branches that usually intertwine. Keeping bonsai tree in shape trimming a bonsai tree comes in two ways. Care guide for the juniper bonsai tree juniperus bonsai empire. Roots are important to any plant and especially to a bonsai tree.
Juniperus procumbens nana also called decumbent juniper nana is one of the most frequently chosen trees to create as bonsai. The restructuring of this old tree informal upright style these are pictures before and after of a juniper procumbens nana that i did at a workshop with kevin wilson. Pre bonsai trees partially trained and unpotted for the bonsai hobbyist enthusiast who wish to grow, train, style and finish their own tree. Its widely available everywhere, as its mostly used as a ground cover or hedge plant. Regularly inspect for insects and spray as required. Large bonsai tree plant pre bonsai juniper procumbens nana bonsai tree. Juniperus chinensis shimpaku highly desirable species for juniper bonsai due to soft compact green foliage. See more ideas about bonsai, juniper bonsai and plants. Bonsai are grown in pots and are totally dependent on you for their care. Bonsai pruning is very important in all the stages of bonsai development as well as upkeep. Pruning bonsai, cutting branches to shape the tree. Its widely available everywhere, as its mostly used as a ground cover. Indoor bonsai tree care bonsai care information at.
Probably the bonsai most often seen by people are the juniper procumbens nana. With careful pruning, you can expect a graceful, cascading canopy and impressive, strong bark. If you want to use a bonsai tree as a component of your landscape, you require to find out the basics of bonsai pruning to shape and keep the form of your trees. Procumbens nana juniper moyogi style bonsai tree house. With proper care, your bonsai will remain healthy, beautiful and miniature for many years to come. Starter kit for the juniper bonsai juniper procumbens nana. Its flowing, tumbling, foliage creates a lovely shape and in addition the attractive foliage turns to a beautiful purple shade in winter. They are commonly sold in malls, supermarkets, and department stores as mass produced novelty items. Miniature gardening juniperus procumbens, nana, pre. Juniper procumbens nana bonsai information mellobonsai bonsai.
Junipers are so versatile, that a skilled bonsai artist can shape a juniper into just about any style of bonsai. Sep 21, 2017 the juniper bonsai is a hardy, lowgrowing tree with more than 50 species. Pictures of procumbens nana juniper bonsai care suitable combined how to shape a juniper bonsai tree suitable combined san jose juniper bonsai care is created to be the inspiration of for you. With proper care, your bonsai will remain healthy, beautiful and miniature for many years to. Its widely available everywhere, as its mostly used as a ground cover or he. Juniper procumbens nana bonsai tree bonsai outlet web1569.
The brussels bonsai green mound junipers offer a solution for the homeowner who has a sloping section of yard which is difficult to maintain. Care instructions bonsai boy of new york bonsai trees. Bonsai plants require pruning to maintain the miniature size, as well as the stylized shape. It is very hardy, longlived, and tolerates many adverse conditions. Ultimately, pruning your bonsai trees roots should be done. Shipping is automatically calculated based on weight of one item or multiple items and your zip code. Description the juniper bonsai is commonly regarded as the beginner bonsai, as for the easiness of care for the plant. Juniper procumbens nana bonsai post navigation not shimpaku. Scissors are not recommended on juniper leaves since any cut.