Itoigawa Shimpaku Juniper Bonsai with a Dramatic Twisting Trunk
Due to California agricultural restrictions, this tree cannot be shipped to California. These restrictions are imposed by the State of California and apply to many growers shipping plants from regulated areas.
This is the exact tree shown in the photographs.
This one is all about the trunk. It twists hard from the base all the way into the canopy, with every bend giving you something different to look at. A wide strip of deadwood follows the movement and makes the trunk look even more dramatic.
Peter Olson styled the tree and did a nice job arranging the branches around the trunk instead of hiding it. The foliage moves in both directions and gives the tree a broad 17-inch spread. There is plenty of healthy growth for continued pad development and refinement.
The tree measures 15 inches from the table to the apex and is planted in a 10-inch rectangular ceramic pot. It already has a strong design, but there is still room for its next owner to tighten the foliage and continue developing the pads over time.
Tree Details
- Common Name: Itoigawa Shimpaku Juniper
- Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis ‘Itoigawa’
- Styled By: Peter Olson
- Height: Approximately 15 inches from the table to the apex
- Spread: Approximately 17 inches
- Pot: Approximately 10-inch rectangular ceramic bonsai pot
- Location: Massachusetts
- Photographed: September 29, 2026
- Availability: One of a kind. You will receive the exact tree shown.
Care and Continued Refinement
Itoigawa junipers should be grown outdoors with plenty of sunlight and good airflow. Water thoroughly when the soil begins to approach dryness, but do not allow the root ball to dry out completely. The tree is currently wired, so the wire should be checked regularly and removed before it begins to mark the branches.
Shipping Confidence
This tree ships from our Massachusetts nursery. We carefully secure the pot and protect the trunk, branches, foliage and soil before packing it for shipment.
Photography Note
Photographed September 29, 2026. Color and appearance may vary slightly with seasonal growth, lighting and normal changes in a living tree.
Please Note
This is a living tree and will continue to change throughout the seasons. Minor foliage loss during shipping is normal.
All trees are sold as-is. All sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges. Once the tree leaves our nursery, its care is your responsibility. Have questions? Just reach out. We’re happy to help.
We ship thousands of bonsai trees and supplies each year, and every order is packed with care by our team. Live trees are watered, secured, and packaged to help them arrive safely and ready for their new home.
Live bonsai trees generally ship early in the week, Monday and Tuesday, to reduce time in transit. Tools, pots, soil, fertilizer, and other non-living items usually ship throughout the week.
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