Chinese Juniper 2

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Chinese Juniper 2

Kishu Shimpaku

Chinese Juniper · Juniperus chinensis 'Kishu Shimpaku'

Pre-Bonsai
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Tree facts

Acquired
2024-06-04
Training started
2024-06-10
Origin
2020-04-01
Last touched
2026-06-12
Container
—
Style
—
Size
—
Exhibition-ready
No

Sourced from Evergreen Gardenworks

Current care

Early Fall
Watering
Reduce frequency as temperatures drop.
Fertilization
Switch to low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertilizer.
Pruning
Clean up structure, remove weak interior shoots.
Wiring
Plan rewiring; optimal as sap flow slows.
Pests Disease
Look for rust or scale; apply systemic treatments if needed.
Winter Protection
Begin evaluating sheltering needs.
Deadwood Carving
Excellent time for jin/shari; low sap movement.
Development
Finalize structure heading into dormancy.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

7
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-29Observation
    BenchPhotos
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-07-13Observation
  • 2025-05-31Other
    BenchMoved from hot courtyard to backyard
  • 2024-06-12Observation
View full timeline →
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  • Story

Timeline

7 events

2026
  • 2026-06-12 21:33Fertilize
    Bench

    Fertilized with liquid fertilizer.

  • 2026-03-29 12:31Observation
    Bench

    Photos

    • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2026-03-29
    • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2026-03-29
    • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2026-03-29
2025
  • 2025-10-23 07:45Observation
    Bench

    Bench Photo

    • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2025-10-23
  • 2025-09-11 13:53Observation
    Bench

    Bench Photo

    • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2025-09-11
  • 2025-07-13 21:10Observation
    • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2025-05-31 19:00OtherRelocated
    Bench

    Moved from hot courtyard to backyard

2024
  • 2024-06-12 16:29Observation
    • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2024-06-12
    • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2024-06-12
    • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2024-06-12
    • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2024-06-12

Photos

March 2026

  • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2026-03-29
  • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2026-03-29
  • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2026-03-29

October 2025

  • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2025-10-23

September 2025

  • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2025-09-11

July 2025

  • Chinese Juniper 2 — cover photoCover

June 2024

  • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2024-06-12
  • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2024-06-12
  • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2024-06-12
  • Chinese Juniper 2 — Observation — 2024-06-12

Story

No story written yet.

Current care

Early Fall
Watering
Reduce frequency as temperatures drop.
Fertilization
Switch to low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertilizer.
Pruning
Clean up structure, remove weak interior shoots.
Wiring
Plan rewiring; optimal as sap flow slows.
Pests Disease
Look for rust or scale; apply systemic treatments if needed.
Winter Protection
Begin evaluating sheltering needs.
Deadwood Carving
Excellent time for jin/shari; low sap movement.
Development
Finalize structure heading into dormancy.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

7
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-29Observation
    BenchPhotos
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-07-13Observation
  • 2025-05-31Other
    BenchMoved from hot courtyard to backyard
  • 2024-06-12Observation
View full timeline →

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