A Low, Wide Itoigawa Juniper Styled by Peter Olson
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 tree is all about spread. It stands only 8.5" from the soil to the apex, but the canopy reaches 17" across, so it has far more presence than its height suggests. Peter Olson built it as a series of layered foliage pads stepping out from a short, twisting trunk.
Look under the foliage and you'll find the best part: a twisting trunk with old deadwood running down to the soil, a live vein turning around it, and jins tucked inside the canopy. The low branch on the left reaches out past the rim of the pot and gives the tree a nice sense of age.
The foliage is healthy and full, with plenty of growth to keep tightening the pads as the tree develops.
Tree Details
- Common Name: Itoigawa Juniper or Itoigawa Shimpaku
- Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis ‘Itoigawa’
- Styled By: Peter Olson
- Height: Approximately 8.5" from the soil to the apex
- Spread: Approximately 17"
- Pot: Approximately 8.75" Yixing ceramic bonsai pot
- Location: Ships from our Massachusetts nursery
- Photographed: October 16, 2026
- Availability: One tree only. You will receive the exact tree shown.
Care
Itoigawa Juniper is an outdoor bonsai and should remain outside throughout the year. Give it plenty of sunlight and good airflow. Water thoroughly when the soil begins approaching dryness, but do not keep the soil constantly wet.
Check any training wire regularly and remove it before it begins cutting into the branches. Selective pruning and pinching of strong extending growth will help tighten the foliage pads while preserving healthy growing tips.
The tree requires a natural winter dormancy. Protect the pot and root system from severe cold, drying winter winds, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Shipping Confidence
This tree ships from our Massachusetts nursery. We will carefully pack it to protect the trunk, deadwood, branches, foliage, soil, and Yixing ceramic pot during transit.
Photography Note
This tree was photographed on October 16, 2026. Color and appearance may vary slightly with seasonal growth, lighting and normal changes in a living tree.
Please Note
- The tree shown is the exact tree you will receive
- The tree was styled by Peter Olson
- The 8.75" Yixing ceramic pot is included
- All measurements are approximate
- This tree cannot be shipped to California
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.
Bonsai Outlet is a licensed nursery, not just a warehouse. We follow the proper inspection and certification requirements for shipping live plants across state lines. When a state requires additional documentation, such as a nematode certificate or nursery inspection certificate, we work to ensure the proper requirements are met before shipping.
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