Buy Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku'

Also Known As

Shimpaku Chinese Juniper
Shimpaku Dwarf Juniper

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-5'

planting zones

3a-9b

9-12 inch | $46

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Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku' plant details

Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. and blue and green fruit. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 5 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, container plant, easy-to-grow, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Used extensively for bonsai, although on its own forms a beautiful conifer with tight compressed blue-gray foliage.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Zones: 3-9. Extremely slow growing with dense, blue-gray foliage makes this one of the most desirable plants for Bonsai, garden railroads and rock gardens. Its short, thick needles are threadlike and soft to the touch. Shimpaku will make an irregular windswept "ancient" tree untrimmed to 3 feet at 10 years. Photo shows size and shape similar to what will be sent. Shipping size: 5+ inches SMALL DWARF

By: Mini Forest By Sky

Juniperus chinensis ' Shimpaku ' - A dwarf spreading upright Chinese Juniper. Used extensively for Bonsai. Dark green dull foliage that is on short branches with bunches of leaves. Nice when used as a formal upright in Bonsai due to the horizontal stems getting massive bunches of leaves.

By: Kigi Nursery

A bonsai favorite. This slow growing, low spreading juniper has fairly soft, deep green foliage and quickly becomes needle-like. Can be used as a groundcover. Salt & drought tolerant (once established).

By: Almost Eden

Left to its own devices, this juniper grows into a low, irregular vase-shape; much esteemed as a bonsai subject, however, its grey-green leaves ; flaking bark are often appreciated in miniature tree form. SUN/Med-Dry/GdDrain

By: Forestfarm

One of the most desired plants for bonsai. Its needles and growth configuration are perfect for this use. It has fine threadlike foliage, very smooth to the touch and lacking in juvenile leaf. Grows to 28" wide by 12" high.