Itoigawa juniper bonsai (123)

Presentation

Chinese juniper of the Itoigawa variety, prized for its dense, bright green scale-like foliage. The specimen stands 34 cm tall, with a strongly movemented trunk, jin and areas of deadwood in the lower section, and a canopy arranged in distinct pads. Suited to those who have grown conifers for some time and are looking for an already styled Japanese subject.

Technical features

• Species: Juniperus chinensis Itoigawa variety
• Style: movemented trunk with distinct pads and deadwood
• Height of the plant alone: 34 cm
• Nebari: 4 cm
• Oval pot: 30 x 25 x h. 9 cm
• Pot material: unglazed stoneware
• Total weight: 5.1 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care difficulty: medium, suitable for experienced hobbyists

How to care for it

It should be kept outdoors all year round, in full sun: in the shade the foliage stretches out and loses compactness. With a bowl just 9 cm deep the substrate dries out quickly, so in summer it needs daily checking, watering as soon as the surface starts to dry; in winter watering is markedly reduced.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I receive the one in the photo?

Yes, this is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the very plant that will be shipped. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different from the picture due to natural growth, pruning, pinching or normal seasonal changes.

How much space does it take up and how much does it weigh?

The oval unglazed stoneware pot measures 30 x 25 cm with a height of 9 cm, and the plant alone reaches 34 cm. The total weight, plant and pot together, is 5.1 kg: a shelf or a sturdy outdoor table is enough.

Can I keep it indoors?

No. The Itoigawa is an outdoor conifer and needs direct light, temperature swings and winter dormancy. Indoors it loses colour and weakens within a few weeks. A balcony, terrace or garden are the right spots.

What's included

• Itoigawa juniper bonsai (Juniperus chinensis) in an oval unglazed stoneware pot 30 x 25 x h. 9 cm, the exact specimen shown in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and characteristics)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping