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Jian-Liang Chen
has developed
techniques
for creating

dramatic bonsai
from seed-
grown Juniperus
chinensis

that evoke
the shapes
and forms of
the rugged
The bark has been cut and stripped from the trunk and specific
mountain- branches have been jinned, carved and treated as deadwood.
This step sets off a natural process where gradually the trunk lines,
dwelling jin and shari weather and age in a natural way. As the plant heals
Juniperus and the bark thickens, the trunk will develop natural contours
highlighting the contrast between live and deadwood, and
squamata. the branches look more and more like the mountain junipers
pounded by typhoons.

An easy-to-grow, favored species Juniperus chinensis as bonsai starter trees
Juniperus chinensis is also an excellent source tree From the study and experience of bonsai art, based
for bonsai creation. Cuttings and air layering are on sensible and intellectual thinking, I notice that
commonly used propagation methods for Juniperus using Juniperus chinensis as a bonsai starter tree saves
chinensis. Juniperus chinensis grows in areas of various tremendous efforts and I could create the aging forms
altitude from high to low, in various climates from of the tree in endless variations using the best methods
tropical, subtropical to temperate climate. It is hardy and techniques within the shortest period of time.
enough for both cold and hot, humid and dry, and Juniperus chinensis can live for thousands of years; its
always has bright green leaves. Juniperus chinensis branches are hardy and have great ability to self-heal.
grows fast; the inner part of the branches harden It should be noted that when using Juniperus chinensis
easily. Once hardened, the resinous bark becomes as source tree, we should avoid human errors which
highly stable. The branch fibers are flexible and could impair the growth and development of the tree.
durable; when broken, its strong self-healing ability
helps the branches recover quickly. Within one year,
its branches can be bent 3 to 5 times; the breaking
points will cause sap secretion which accelerates aging
of the tree.

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