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Flat Ribbon Style
Flat ribbon style trunk and shari are among the
most sought after characteristics in weathered qual-
ity juniper bonsai. Because patience is a key ingredient
in bonsai creation, time is of the essence. As stated
before, the natural abilities, resilience and will of sur-
vival that junipers have are the main focus of attention
when developing the material and employing these
techniques. Taking advantage of the juniper’s natural
ability to heal itself and create new wood, the bark
is gradually removed as explained previously in this
article. Eventually, the live veins of the tree will swell
and grow new wood. After some years of bark removal
and shari extension, the live parts will grow outwards,
thus creating a flat-ribbon style trunk that is prevalent
in naturally weathered junipers.

Concluding Thoughts
The diverse techniques that are explained in this ar-
ticle require patience, careful observation and a feel
for identifying the right time to perform these tasks.
Always remember! Consider the general climate of Top left; Juniper Material, over 50 years old, from cutting.
your area and the tree’s physical health. One thing is Top right; Flat ribbon style. After some years of bark removal and
certain; because these methods are gradual, the mate- shari extension, the live parts will grow outwards, thus creating
rial is always allowed to recover before resuming the a flat-ribbon style trunk that is prevalent in naturally weathered
next steps. Why is this important? If we do not have junipers
healthy trees, we won’t have quality bonsai! The sky is Bottom; The interplay between life and death, Cutting-grown
the limit. Encourage yourselves to explore the world juniper, over 50 years old, .
of creating yamadori-like junipers and, at the same
time, preserve nature, ecology and our wild natural
heritage.
When you believe, miracles will be!

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