Juniperus chinensis Shimpaku

Juniperus chinensis ‘Shimpaku’ is one of the most revered junipers in the world of bonsai, long cultivated in Japan for its refined foliage and expressive form. This selection features soft, compact blue-green needles and a naturally sculptural habit that responds beautifully to training. In the landscape, it grows best in full sun with excellent drainage and develops at a slow to moderate pace. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9, it matures into a small to medium evergreen shrub or tree and is prized by collectors for its character and longevity.