Bonsai trees

The Juniper bonsai



Published: 03/01/2007

Latin name


Juniperus rigida

Common name


Juniper

Description


This tree is very popular in Japan and has gentle needles.The female tree gives cones fruits which are green in the beginning. Fruits mellow after two years. Naturally, the assumption of reproduction is that the male tree grows near the female tree during the season of flowering.

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Type


outdoor

Maintenance


Light: Keep the tree at shiny place.

Temperature and exposure


Temperature shouldn't be lower than 0 °C during Winter seasons.

Pruning and forming


You must white-out the tree in order to give him a daylight. Othwerise twigs could die. Remove ends of new sprouts during the growing period.

Soil and replanting


Use good pervious soil. Use soil which consists of 1 part of ordinary soil, 3 parts of peat, 2 parts of sand or granulate clay. Replant young trees (up to 10 years of age) once per two years. Replant older trees once each 5 years.

Watering and fertilization


It's necessary to water the bonsai on a daily basis. Also, water the needles. Fertilize it every week from Spring to beginning of Autumn season.

Reproduction


By seeds.

Styles


The Juniper bonsai is suitable for all styles except the fan style. It grows in all sizes.

Photos


This is a place for pictures of real Ficus bonsai trees. If you have any, send us them and they will be published with your copyright and link to your site if necessary.

Juniper bonsai, image 1


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