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Styling a The finished tree

young juniper

Flexible and easy to care for, junipers are a
popular choice for bonsai since they can be
quickly transformed into interesting trees. They

live in the harshest environments, so dynamic
trees are both possible and desirable.

Choosing suitable trees
There are a number of junipers that
suit bonsai cultivation—but many
The deep green garden species are much less suitable.
foliage and light For best results choose one of the
green tips are signs
Vigorous stems of perfect health compact foliage types, such as the
offer plenty
of scope for Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis),
manipulation Internal foliage shown here. The trunk and branches
is a healthy dark
green color can be bent dramatically with
ease when young—and using more
advanced techniques when old—so
it is possible to change the structure.

∙Branches with long, thin extensions
and plenty of foliage are a sign of
Twin trunks with
strong movement strong, vigorous growth.
to one side are
balanced in size ∙Foliage should be deep green with
and foliage mass light green growing tips. Junipers can
suffer from spider mite damage or tip
blight so check the internal foliage
and branch tips for health.
∙Trunk Look for dramatic movement,
and perhaps interesting deadwood.