Juniper bonsai (Juniperus) - Height (Tree): 21 cm - Depth (Tree): 43 cm - Japan
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Japanese Juniper bonsai (Juniperus sp.) with a trunk diameter of 4 cm, nebari about 7 cm, tree height 21 cm and canopy width 43 cm, planted in a glazed ceramic pot measuring 6 × 10 × 13 cm.
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Juniper Bonsai with Dramatic Deadwood (Jin & Shari) – Natural Alpine Style – Powerful Nebari
Expressive and highly characterful Juniper bonsai, expertly styled to evoke the appearance of an ancient tree shaped by harsh alpine conditions, wind, and time.
This specimen is distinguished by its striking deadwood features (jin and shari), which run dynamically through the composition and create a strong visual contrast between the weathered, silvery deadwood and the deep green, healthy foliage. The deadwood is natural, well-integrated, and convincingly aged, contributing significantly to the overall sense of maturity and authenticity.
The trunk, measuring approximately 4 cm in diameter, displays elegant movement and excellent taper, while the nebari, approximately 7 cm wide, provides a solid and stable base, anchoring the composition with authority. The interplay between living veins and deadwood is clearly visible, enhancing depth and three-dimensionality.
The bonsai follows a naturalistic informal style with strong windswept and semi-cascade influences, typical of junipers growing on rocky mountain slopes. The structure develops horizontally, creating a wide and dynamic silhouette that conveys resilience and balance.
The foliage is compact, dense, and healthy, carefully arranged into refined pads that provide rhythm, depth, and harmony. The canopy extends to an impressive width relative to the tree’s height, reinforcing the mature alpine character of the composition.
The tree is planted in a refined rectangular glazed ceramic bonsai pot, well proportioned to the specimen. The pot’s understated green glaze complements both the foliage and the deadwood, completing the composition with elegance and restraint.
This bonsai is ideal for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a compact yet powerful juniper, rich in character and already suitable for display, while still offering excellent potential for future refinement.
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Technical Details
• Species: Juniper (Juniperus sp.)
• Style: Naturalistic informal style with windswept / semi-cascade influence
• Deadwood: Natural jin and shari
• Trunk diameter: approx. 4 cm
• Nebari width: approx. 7 cm
• Tree height: approx. 21 cm
• Canopy width: approx. 43 cm
• Total height (tree + pot): approx. 27 cm
• Pot size: approx. 6 × 10 × 13 cm
• Condition: Excellent health, well-maintained, ready for display
Juniper Bonsai with Dramatic Deadwood (Jin & Shari) – Natural Alpine Style – Powerful Nebari
Expressive and highly characterful Juniper bonsai, expertly styled to evoke the appearance of an ancient tree shaped by harsh alpine conditions, wind, and time.
This specimen is distinguished by its striking deadwood features (jin and shari), which run dynamically through the composition and create a strong visual contrast between the weathered, silvery deadwood and the deep green, healthy foliage. The deadwood is natural, well-integrated, and convincingly aged, contributing significantly to the overall sense of maturity and authenticity.
The trunk, measuring approximately 4 cm in diameter, displays elegant movement and excellent taper, while the nebari, approximately 7 cm wide, provides a solid and stable base, anchoring the composition with authority. The interplay between living veins and deadwood is clearly visible, enhancing depth and three-dimensionality.
The bonsai follows a naturalistic informal style with strong windswept and semi-cascade influences, typical of junipers growing on rocky mountain slopes. The structure develops horizontally, creating a wide and dynamic silhouette that conveys resilience and balance.
The foliage is compact, dense, and healthy, carefully arranged into refined pads that provide rhythm, depth, and harmony. The canopy extends to an impressive width relative to the tree’s height, reinforcing the mature alpine character of the composition.
The tree is planted in a refined rectangular glazed ceramic bonsai pot, well proportioned to the specimen. The pot’s understated green glaze complements both the foliage and the deadwood, completing the composition with elegance and restraint.
This bonsai is ideal for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a compact yet powerful juniper, rich in character and already suitable for display, while still offering excellent potential for future refinement.
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Technical Details
• Species: Juniper (Juniperus sp.)
• Style: Naturalistic informal style with windswept / semi-cascade influence
• Deadwood: Natural jin and shari
• Trunk diameter: approx. 4 cm
• Nebari width: approx. 7 cm
• Tree height: approx. 21 cm
• Canopy width: approx. 43 cm
• Total height (tree + pot): approx. 27 cm
• Pot size: approx. 6 × 10 × 13 cm
• Condition: Excellent health, well-maintained, ready for display
Details
Species of tree
Juniper bonsai (Juniperus)
Growing style
Windswept (fukinagashi)
Evergreen
Yes
Width of trunk
4 cm
Country of Origin
Japan
Height (Tree)
21 cm
Depth (Tree)
43 cm
Height (Pot)
6 cm
Width (Pot)
10 cm
Depth (Pot)
13 cm
Title additional information
Jin & Shari
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