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

Late Fall
Watering
Minimal; let surface dry between waterings.
Wiring
Continue fall wiring.
Pests Disease
Dormant oils can be applied to control overwintering insects.
Winter Protection
Prepare full winter protection.
Wound Management
Avoid open wounds this late.
Development
Tree transitions to 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 →
  • Timeline
  • Photos
  • 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

Late Fall
Watering
Minimal; let surface dry between waterings.
Wiring
Continue fall wiring.
Pests Disease
Dormant oils can be applied to control overwintering insects.
Winter Protection
Prepare full winter protection.
Wound Management
Avoid open wounds this late.
Development
Tree transitions to 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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