A Gerald Rainville Shimpaku Juniper with Age, Taper, and Serious Bonsai Presence
This is the exact tree shown in the photos.
This Gerald Rainville Shimpaku Juniper bonsai is the kind of material that makes people stop and look. Started in 1986, this tree has real age, a powerful trunk, great taper, established branching, and the compact size that makes it incredibly usable for future refinement.
These are the same group of Gerald Rainville-grown junipers you may have seen at the Mid Atlantic Bonsai show, where trees from this batch were worked on by Peter Warren from the UK, Kaya Mooney from Japan, and Jonas Dupuich from the USA. Most recently, Julian Tsai selected one of these trees to work on during NEBG’s Spring Celebration.
This tree has everything you want in serious juniper material: age, movement, taper, branching, deadwood potential, and dense, healthy foliage. The trunk already has rugged texture and mature character, while the branching gives the next owner many possible design options. It is not over-styled or locked into one direction, which makes it especially exciting.
It is currently planted in a mica bonsai training pot, giving the tree a stable, practical container while the next owner decides the future design direction. Style it, refine it, develop the deadwood, or eventually pair it with a higher-end ceramic pot — this tree has the foundation to become something very special.
Approximate Dimensions
- Height: 16" from soil to apex
- Spread: 18"
- Pot Size: 11.5" mica pot
Why We Like This Tree
- Exact tree shown — no stock photos
- Gerald Rainville-grown Shimpaku Juniper
- Started in 1986
- Same group of trees featured at the Mid Atlantic Bonsai show
- Related trees were worked on by Peter Warren, Kaya Mooney, and Jonas Dupuich
- Same batch selected for Julian Tsai’s Spring Celebration work at NEBG
- Powerful aged trunk with rugged bark and mature character
- Excellent taper and usable size
- Strong branching with many future styling options
- Dense green foliage with plenty of refinement potential
- Planted in a practical mica bonsai training pot
- A rare opportunity to own serious juniper material with real provenance
Development Note
This tree has strong bonsai potential and can be taken in several directions. It has the structure, age, and branching needed for serious styling work. Because it is established material with age, major work should be done thoughtfully and in stages. Styling, deadwood work, and repotting should be timed carefully rather than rushed all at once.
Photography Note
This tree was photographed on May 2, 2026. The photos show the actual tree for sale at the time of photography.
Shipping Note
This tree ships from our nursery. It will be packed carefully, but some minor movement of foliage, moss, or soil may occur during transit.
California Shipping Restriction: Due to USDA restrictions, we are unable to ship Junipers, including Shimpaku Junipers, to California.
Care Note
Shimpaku Juniper is an outdoor bonsai and should be grown outside year-round. It prefers bright light, good airflow, and proper watering. Allow the soil to approach dryness between watering, but do not let the tree dry out completely. Protect from extreme heat, drying winds, and severe winter conditions, especially while in a container.
Please Note
- All trees are sold as-is
- All sales are final – no refunds, returns, or exchanges
- Once the tree leaves our nursery, care is your responsibility
- Have questions? Just reach out—we’re always happy to help.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
