Mature Kishu Shimpaku Juniper Pre-Bonsai – Powerful 2.75" Trunk, Started from Cutting in 1986

Mature Kishu Shimpaku Juniper Pre-Bonsai – Powerful 2.75" Trunk, Started from Cutting in 1986

This is the exact Kishu Shimpaku Juniper pre-bonsai you will receive. Started from a cutting in 1986 by Gerald Rainville, this is an exceptionally rare piece of mature juniper material with a powerful trunk, established deadwood, compact Kishu foliage, and serious specimen potential.

This tree has the kind of trunk character that cannot be rushed. The approximately 2.75" trunk shows mature movement, pale deadwood, exposed live vein, aged bark, natural hollows, and strong visual contrast. The foliage is compact and well-positioned, giving the next owner a powerful starting point for continued refinement.

Kishu Shimpaku is one of the most desirable junipers for bonsai because of its tight foliage, strong response to refinement, and ability to form clean, elegant pads. This tree is still listed as pre-bonsai, but decades of development are already present in the trunk, branch structure, and overall character.

Due to USDA restrictions, junipers cannot be shipped to California.

Why This Tree Stands Out

• Started from cutting in 1986
• Rare Kishu Shimpaku Juniper material from a limited group acquired by Bonsai Outlet
• Approximately 2.75" trunk with exceptional age and presence
• Established deadwood and live vein with strong natural contrast
• Compact Kishu foliage suited for future refinement
• Exact tree shown is the tree you will receive
• Outdoor cold-hardy bonsai material for experienced bonsai enthusiasts and collectors

Tree Details

• Species: Kishu Shimpaku Juniper
• Type: Mature pre-bonsai
• Started: 1986 from cutting
• Original Grower: Gerald Rainville
• Height: 16" from soil to apex
• Spread: 16"
• Trunk: Approximately 2.75"
• Pot: 9.5" mica pot
• Placement: Outdoor bonsai tree
• Photographed: June 18, 2026
• Photos: The tree shown is the exact tree you will receive

About This Tree

This Kishu Shimpaku has the bones collectors look for: an aged trunk, strong deadwood features, compact foliage, and a structure that already suggests the future bonsai within the material. The pale deadwood running through the trunk creates dramatic contrast against the reddish live vein and green foliage.

Since acquiring this group of trees, Bonsai Outlet has focused on keeping them healthy and strong. This tree offers an outstanding opportunity for a collector or experienced bonsai artist to continue the refinement work on rare, long-developed Kishu Shimpaku material.

Shipping Confidence

This tree ships from our Massachusetts nursery. Bonsai Outlet carefully packs each tree to help protect the trunk, branches, foliage, pot, and soil during transit. Some minor soil movement or light shifting can happen during shipping, but each tree is packed with care by people who understand bonsai.

Please Note

All trees are sold as-is. All sales are final – no refunds, returns, or exchanges. Once the tree leaves our nursery, care is your responsibility. Have questions? Just reach out—we’re happy to help.