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Juniperus procumbens
Procumbens Juniper Nana 2

Large, dying juniper for tanuki/phoenix graft

Provenance

Estate sale for Janet Payne upon her husband's passing, Gresham, OR. Organized by Lee Cheatle from the Portland Bonsai Association.

Background

  • Estimated Origin: March 1990
  • Training Since: August 2005
  • Acquired: May 18, 2024
  • Repurposed: July 11, 2025
  • Died: May 18, 2024
  • Progression: Bonsai

Tree Details

  • Exhibition Ready: No

Notes

I volunteered to help at the estate sale, and as a result was able to make early purchases. This particular tree was nearly dead, and not in a pot worth anything. When I told Lee that I was going to make it into a Tanuki, he marked it down to $2 for me for the value of the pot.

About Procumbens Juniper Nana 2

Care Log

  • July 10, 2025

    Other – Tanuki Work

    Completed grinding of two channels for 044-001-JuniperKishu and its twin trunks to be added in (front and back). Plan is to attach it via zip ties or cotton string, and monitor for when the tree is grown into the channels and ties can be removed. To be continued in the history for 044-001-JuniperKishu.

  • March 25, 2025

    Other – Tanuki Work

    I ordered two Dremel bits from Kutzall on Amazon and started grinding two channels for 044-001-JuniperKishu and its twin trunks to be added in (front and back). Unfortunately two pieces have broken off the tree, one partially rotted part near the base, and one of the twigs. I need to get this into a pot soon to protect it. Anyway, since this is going to be Tanuki, a little glue won't hurt.

  • June 1, 2024

    Observation

    Care event photo
  • May 18, 2024

    Other – Died

    Purchased as it was already dead and browning for use as a Tanuki

    Care event photo