Mature Kishu Shimpaku Juniper Pre-Bonsai – Twisting 2.25" Trunk, Started from Cutting in 1986

Mature Kishu Shimpaku Juniper Pre-Bonsai – Twisting 2.25" Trunk, Started from Cutting in 1986

This is the exact Kishu Shimpaku Juniper pre-bonsai you will receive. Started from cutting in 1986 by Gerald Rainville, this rare Kishu Shimpaku offers the kind of age, trunk movement, and developed character that is almost impossible to find in the United States.

This tree features a twisting 2.25" trunk with mature bark, exposed live vein, natural deadwood, and strong branching throughout the canopy. The foliage is dense and compact, with clusters of small juniper berries visible across the tree, giving it a full, established presence while still leaving room for the next owner to refine the structure.

We call these pre-bonsai, but the amount of work already built into this material is obvious. Since acquiring these trees, we have allowed them to grow strong and healthy, making this an excellent candidate for a collector or serious bonsai artist looking for rare Kishu Shimpaku material with real age and future potential.

Due to USDA restrictions, junipers cannot be shipped to California.

Why This Tree Stands Out

• Started from cutting in 1986
• Rare Kishu Shimpaku Juniper from a limited group of mature trees
• Exact tree shown is the tree you will receive
• Twisting 2.25" trunk with aged bark and live vein movement
• Natural deadwood already present in the composition
• Dense compact foliage with visible juniper berries
• Strong candidate for refinement into a high-quality bonsai

Tree Details

• Species: Kishu Shimpaku Juniper
• Type: Mature pre-bonsai
• Started: 1986 from cutting
• Original Grower: Gerald Rainville
• Height: 16" from soil to apex
• Spread: 17"
• Trunk: Approximately 2.25"
• Pot: 11.5" mica pot
• Placement: Outdoor bonsai tree
• Photographed: June 18, 2026
• Photos: The tree shown is the exact tree you will receive

About This Tree

This Kishu Shimpaku has the qualities bonsai artists look for in older juniper material: compact foliage, mature bark, visible live vein, trunk movement, and established branching. The tree has not been finished as a bonsai, which leaves important creative decisions open for the next owner, but the foundation is already there.

Kishu Shimpaku is highly valued for bonsai because of its tight foliage, refined growth habit, and ability to develop clean, compact pads with proper work. Material of this age and quality is rarely available, especially from a known group of mature trees started from cuttings in 1986.

Shipping Confidence

This tree ships from our Massachusetts nursery. Bonsai Outlet carefully packs each tree to help protect the trunk, branches, foliage, pot, and soil during transit.

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 happy to help.