Large Shimpaku Juniper DIY Bonsai Kit
Create a classic outdoor bonsai from real, bonsai-grown material. Each Shimpaku ships in a 1-gallon pot (about 12–16" tall) with strong branching that’s ready for styling.
What you get
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Shimpaku Juniper pre-bonsai grown specifically for bonsai
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Tinyroots® Conifer Blend soil for healthy, fast-draining roots
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Ceramic bonsai pot (style will vary)
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Wire & mesh to secure and begin shaping your tree
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Bamboo chopstick for gentle root work
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Washed river sand top dressing to finish the display
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Step-by-step guide for repotting and care
Why it’s special
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True bonsai material, not a tiny novelty tree
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Beginner-friendly but satisfying for experienced growers
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Calming, hands-on project that grows better every season
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Thoughtful gift for nature lovers, creatives, and gardeners
“Give a Gift That Grows All Year” or “A Living Gift For Nature Lovers”.
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A gift they will still love next year
This Shimpaku Juniper keeps growing and improving with time, becoming a living reminder of your gift long after the wrapping paper is gone. -
Everything in one box, no experience needed
Tree, soil, ceramic pot, wire, mesh, top dressing, and a clear step by step guide give beginners the confidence to start right away. -
A calming, screen free ritual
Repotting, watering, and gently shaping the tree turns into a quiet, grounding routine that helps melt stress after busy days. -
Real bonsai material, not a novelty plant
Each Shimpaku is a mature, bonsai grown tree with structure and branching, so your recipient can create an outdoor bonsai that feels truly special. -
Beautiful on the patio or deck
The classic conifer silhouette, ceramic pot, and natural top dressing create a display that looks thoughtful and intentional from day one. -
Perfect for hard to shop for people
Gardeners, creatives, teens, and retirees all enjoy the challenge and pride of caring for their own bonsai.
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.
