Powerful Shohin Itoigawa Juniper Bonsai Styled by Peter Olson with Dramatic Deadwood

A Powerful Little 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 is a small tree with a huge amount of character. It measures only 12" from the table to the apex, but the canopy spreads a full 18". The long branch sweeping to the right gives the tree a much bigger presence than you would expect from a shohin-sized juniper.

The trunk is the best part. It twists through the center of the tree with exposed deadwood and a strong live vein running alongside it. There are hollows, sharp bends, and plenty of movement to keep your eye moving through the design.

Peter Olson styled the tree and did a great job opening the structure so the trunk can be seen. The branches have been wired and positioned, and there is plenty of healthy foliage available for building tighter pads as the tree continues to develop.

Itoigawa Junipers are highly sought after because of their compact scale foliage, fine branching, and ability to form dense, clean foliage pads. This tree already has the trunk, deadwood, and primary structure. The next owner can concentrate on improving the pads and continuing the refinement Peter started.

Tree Details

• Common Name: Itoigawa Juniper or Itoigawa Shimpaku
• Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis ‘Itoigawa’
• Styled By: Peter Olson
• Size: Shohin
• Height: Approximately 12" from the table to the apex
• Spread: Approximately 18"
• Pot: 10" Yixing ceramic bonsai pot
• Location: Ships from our Massachusetts nursery
• Photographed: September 29, 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.

The training wire should be checked regularly and removed 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, wired branches, foliage, soil, and Yixing ceramic pot during transit.

Photography Note

This tree was photographed on September 29, 2026. The photographs show the actual tree, current wiring, deadwood, and ceramic pot being offered for sale.

Please Note

• The tree shown is the exact tree you will receive
• The tree was styled by Peter Olson
• Training wire remains in place and should be monitored regularly
• The 10" 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.