San Jose Juniper Pre-Bonsai – Trunk Movement & Styling/Grafting Potential (6" Pot)

San Jose Juniper Pre-Bonsai

Excellent juniper material with movement, age, and real bonsai potential

Most junipers sell because they look finished. These sell because they’re right. San Jose Junipers are often overlooked when they’re young because they don’t arrive “polished”, but that’s exactly why experienced enthusiasts buy them. The character is already in the trunk: movement, tension, and a base that reads older than the price tag.

The example tree shown was pulled straight from this batch and quickly pruned to show what’s hiding inside the canopy. No heavy styling, no carving, just enough reduction to reveal the structure.

Why these sell:

• Trunk movement is already there – Natural bends and irregular lines that are hard to “create” later.
• Great bones for fast progress – With basic pruning and wiring, the design starts to read quickly.
• Excellent jin & shari potential – This species is a classic for dramatic deadwood and rugged character.
• Commonly used for grafting – Many buyers use San Jose as strong stock and graft premium foliage like Shimpaku.

If you’re looking for a tree that already looks finished, this isn’t it. If you want the kind of juniper that becomes great because the trunk is already convincing, this is where that journey starts.

Tree Details:

• Species: San Jose Juniper (Juniperus chinensis)
• Type: Pre-Bonsai
• Height: 20–25" (from soil)
• Spread: 20–25"
• Pot: 6" Plastic Nursery Pot
• Please Note: We are unable to ship Junipers to California due to agricultural restrictions.

Before You Buy:

This is a one-of-a-kind bonsai that’s been lovingly pruned, watered, fertilized, and refined over many seasons. Once it leaves our nursery, we trust that the new owner understands the responsibility of bonsai care. For that reason:

• All sales are final. No refunds, returns, or exchanges.
• We do not offer warranties on living trees once they leave our nursery.
• Have questions? Reach out before purchasing—we’re happy to help.

San Jose Junipers like these don’t stay available when artists are stocking up on trunk material. If you want movement now — and options later (classic styling, deadwood, or grafting) — grab one while this batch is here.