Green Mound Juniper Bonsai Tree (Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’)
Scientific Name: Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’
Difficulty Level: Easy
Best For: Beginners, outdoor bonsai growers, Karate Kid fans, and customers who want a classic bonsai look
This is an OUTDOOR bonsai tree. Junipers can not live indoors long term. If you are looking for a tree to keep inside most of the time, this is not the right species. We can NOT ship junipers to California due to agricultural restrictions.
If there is one bonsai tree that feels instantly familiar, this is it. The Green Mound Juniper is the tree that helped define bonsai for generations of Americans. For many people, this is the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai bonsai tree. The one that made them first fall in love with bonsai in the first place.
With rugged evergreen foliage, natural trunk movement, and that unmistakable classic bonsai silhouette, Green Mound Juniper looks the part from the very beginning. If you want a bonsai that feels traditional, dramatic, and undeniably “bonsai,” this is one of the best choices you can make.
Why People Love This Tree
Green Mound Juniper has the look most people picture when they think of bonsai. Dense green foliage, strong lines, and easy training potential give it that windswept, timeless appearance that made bonsai famous.
It is also one of the most approachable outdoor bonsai for beginners. As long as you understand the most important rule - it must live outside - this species is forgiving, rewarding, and deeply satisfying to grow.
Basic Care
Light: Full sun is best. Junipers should be kept outside year-round in a bright location with lots of sunlight.
Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil begins to dry. Do not keep the soil constantly soaked, but do not let the tree stay completely dry for extended periods either.
Temperature: This is an outdoor tree. It should be kept outside year-round. During winter, some protection is helpful once temperatures drop below about 20°F (Although we recommend no lower than 28 in ceramic pot), such as a cold frame or other sheltered outdoor protection. It should not be overwintered indoors.
Airflow: Good outdoor airflow is important. This is one more reason junipers do poorly inside homes.
Pruning and Styling: Junipers respond well to pruning and training, which is one reason they are so loved in bonsai. They can be shaped into classic bonsai forms and developed over time with patience.
Why Buy This Tree from Bonsai Outlet
Bonsai is all we do. That matters, especially with junipers. A lot of beginners accidentally buy junipers thinking they can live indoors, and that mistake usually ends badly. We want customers to start with the right expectations. If you want a true outdoor bonsai from a bonsai-focused company, this is a much better place to start than buying from a generic online plant seller.
Why Purchase This Tree
Choose Green Mound Juniper if you want a classic outdoor bonsai with evergreen foliage, strong character, and real bonsai tradition behind it. It is one of the best species for someone who wants to begin with an outdoor tree and learn bonsai the traditional way.
This is not the right tree for an apartment windowsill or a year-round indoor setup. But if you have outdoor space and want a bonsai that looks the part from day one, Green Mound Juniper is a fantastic choice.
Recommended Add-Ons
To help your juniper stay healthy and well maintained, we recommend BioGold fertilizer for regular feeding during the growing season and a pair of bonsai shears for pruning and shaping. If you have questions about outdoor placement, winter care, or whether this species is right for your climate, please ask before purchasing. We are happy to help.
Available Sizes
Petite: 3 years old, 4–6 inches tall
Small: 4 years old, 6–10 inches tall
Medium: 5 years old, 10–14 inches tall
Large: 6 years old, 18–22 inches tall
Important Note
These trees are offered as ONLINE-ONLY items. While we may have some of these species at the nursery in Bellingham, these listings are intended for online purchase only. To keep prices more affordable, the trees in this category are not individually photographed. The photos shown are representative, and each tree will vary naturally in shape, branching, and pot. Pot color, size, and shape may differ from the examples shown.
Please note: This species is an OUTDOOR bonsai only. It can NOT be shipped to California due to agricultural restrictions.
Love the Juniper, but in a different shape or style? Take a look at our Juniper Bonsai Trees and/or Beginner Bonsai Trees selection.
Please Read Before Purchasing
This tree is sold as a representative example of the size and quality shown. Each tree is unique, and natural variation in shape, branching, and pot should be expected. If you have questions about care, placement, winter protection, or what to expect, please ask before purchasing. We are 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.
