The most prized juniper in bonsai. Known for jin and shari deadwood artistry. Grows wild on cliffs, creating twisted trunks that combine ruggedness and elegance.
Juniperus chinensis var. sargentii, known as Shimpaku juniper or Shimpaku, is a low-growing, spreading juniper native to rocky cliffs and alpine zones in Japan. It is considered the most prestigious juniper species in bonsai, prized for its dense, soft scale-like foliage and its capacity for dramatic deadwood artistry. The techniques of 'jin' (bleached dead branch stubs) and 'shari' (stripped bark revealing the heartwood) are most famously associated with this species. The Itoigawa variety, collected from Niigata Prefecture, is particularly revered worldwide for its exceptionally fine foliage. Growth is extremely slow, and aged specimens convey a profound sense of antiquity.
产地
Japan (mountainous regions)
寿命
Centuries
体型
10-70cm (bonsai size)
温度
-5〜35℃
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Full sun outdoors. Keep outside year-round
Water when topsoil dries. Prefers slightly dry
Creating jin/shari is the highlight. Wire for trunk movement
Susceptible to humidity. Thin foliage for airflow
Intermediate. 这是一个中级难度的物种。建议有一定的饲养经验和环境管理知识。
Shimpaku Juniper的理想温度为-5〜35℃。避免温度骤变,保持稳定的环境。
Shimpaku Juniper的平均寿命为Centuries。通过适当的护理和营养,它们可以长寿健康地生活。
Shimpaku Juniper成年后通常可达10-70cm (bonsai size)。大小可能因饲养条件和个体遗传而异。
Shimpaku Juniper的食物为:−。目标是适当的喂食频率和均衡的饮食。
Shimpaku Juniper的价格因品系、大小和血统而有很大差异。请查看我们的市场价格页面获取最新价格信息。
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