One-Of-A-Kind Shimpaku Juniper “Kishu”
Juniper Shimpaku “Kishu” is one of the most loved varieties in bonsai for a reason: tight, rich green foliage, strong back-budding potential, and the kind of durability that lets you style, refine, and re-style over time.
This tree was originally acquired from Gerald Rainville as part of a small batch of Kishu Shimpaku (he had only 6–8 available at the time). We purchased them all, so when this group is gone, it’s gone.
The tree underwent styling in December 2024. It’s not “show finished” yet, but that’s the opportunity: you can already see the incredible branching and the direction it wants to go. With patient refinement, selective thinning, wiring, and pad development, this is the kind of Shimpaku that can mature into a true standout.
Kishu is prized for its foliage and overall feel. Shimpaku in general is a cornerstone species in Japanese bonsai culture, valued for its ability to evoke age, balance, and calm.
IMPORTANT: We Can NOT ship Junipers to California. It's a USDA State Regulation
Bonsai Tree Features:
- Height: 14" tall, measured from the table to the apex
- Spread: 18"
- Pot: 11.5" ceramic pot
- Photographed on February 10, 2026
- Ships from our Massachussetts Nursery
The Tree you see is the tree you'll receive.
If you’d like more information and/or pictures, please inquire prior to purchasing.
*** This is an expensive Bonsai. We've likely been watering, fertilizing, pruning, and weeding this tree for a long time. Once this tree leaves our facility, watering, fertilizing, etc is beyond our control. If you buy this bonsai, we assume you're a responsible person and that you know what you are purchasing. THEREFORE - The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Bonsai Outlet makes no warranties once the Product leaves our nursery. All One-Of-A-Kind Trees are listed AND sold “as is”. Sales are considered final. No refunds or exchanges will be offered in any instance. Bonsai Outlet assumes no responsibility for the health and welfare of the products after they leave our nursery. Please ask care questions prior to buying, if you are unsure.
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.
