Juniperus chinensis (Bonsai)

Juniper (Bonsai)

Juniper trees are coniferous, and their growing habits range from low-growing shrubs to tall trees that reach heights of 5m. Bonsai is ancient tradition of the Japanese for growing miniature trees or shrubs in containers. They are literally just a miniature form of the real thing. They can be shaped and made to look older than their years. Although size, ph, light requirements and frost hardiness have been given here, each of these actually depends on the requirements of the type of tree or shrub grown.

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plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Occasional watering
Not Frost hardy
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Juniper (Bonsai)

Latin name

Juniperus chinensis (Bonsai)

type

shrubs or trees

family

Cupressaceae

ph

6.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

Not Frost hardy

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant
When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Juniper (Bonsai) is 0.40meters x 0.40meters

0.40 M 0.40 M

Juniperus chinensis (Bonsai)

Flowering

From Early Spring TO Mid Summer

Flowering depends on the type of plant grown. Many trees won't flower at all, but azaleas, for example, should flower just the same as a "non bonsai" plant

Planting

From Early Spring TO Mid Spring

The type of growing medium is very important for growing bonsai. It must be water-retentive, free-draining and non-compacting to give good aeration. There are several types that can be bought from bonsai specialists or online. The most important components for a Bonsai growing medium are Akadama, Pumice, Lava rock, organic potting compost and fine gravel (grit).

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