BONSAI TREE COLLECTED SIERRA JUNIPER. Yamadori (Collected in the Mountains). Height: Tree height from the soil line to the top of the apex is 15. Canopy: The canopy is well proportioned and measures 16 wide. Trunk Diameter: The trunk Dia. Is approximately 3 inches. Age: The tree is approx 100-150 years old. This beautiful specimen was collected over eight years ago in Northern California. Throughout the years of collecting trees I have found that there are basically three types of Junipers one can collect- little young trees, big old trees and small, but old trees. The little old trees are the rarest and the hardest to find for bonsai. The reason the Sierra juniper is so coveted is partly due to the spectacular deadwood that the tree can show. However, in order for a tree to acquire that beautiful natural deadwood can only happen through time. One of the major problems with a tree showing good deadwood is that it normally comes in a big size tree because of the time requirement. In this case you see a tree that has amazing deadwood, but is smaller than most trees at this stage. In my opinion that makes this tree even more valuable than a bigger tree. The Sierra juniper, which the Japanese refer to as American Shimpaku, has amazing bluish/green foliage that is a pleasure to work with. Along with the beautiful canopy the tree also shows the beautiful artwork that Mother Nature created with a little help from this writer. Nevertheless, much of the deadwood was created by the harsh environment that is found in the Northern California mountains and time. Another beautiful trait of the Sierra Juniper is the spectacular burgundy color the live trunk shows when the bark is peeled off and cleaned, but we decide to leave the bark in place to not disturb any of the cambium flow. Complementing the thick the trunk as well as the entire composition is a round Mica bonsai training pot (15×6). The tree can easily fit into a smaller pot, but we decided to put it into a deeper pot to encourage a stronger root growth that will facilitate in developing a fuller canopy. The tree was last repotted two years ago so can be repotted this coming Spring if you wish or can stay in the existing pot for another year or two. On a side note. Ive noticed that not too many sellers talk or write about things that should be done after you receive your tree so I will give you my two cents worth. When you receive your tree unpack it carefully. Cut the tape and plastic wrap from the pot and the branches if applicable. Secondly give the tree a good watering and then put the tree in a partially shaded spot for a few days to allow it to adjust. After several days of adjustment your new bonsai can be reintroduced to bright sun. Good luck and if you have any questions feel free to fire off a message. The item “BONSAI TREE COLLECTED SIERRA JUNIPER’YAMADORI” is in sale since Saturday, September 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Home & Garden\Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living\Plants, Seeds & Bulbs\Plants & Seedlings\Bonsai”. The seller is “bonsaihut” and is located in Mission Hills, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Bonsai Species: Sierra Juniper (Juniperus)
- Plant Form: Finished Bonsai
- Type: Yamadori
- Climate: Cold
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Genus: Juniperus Sierra
- Species: Sierra Juniper
- Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
- Brand: Bonsai
- Watering: Medium
- Season of Interest: Year Round
Tags: bonsai, collected, juniper'yamadori, sierra, tree
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