Bonsai
Itoigawa Juniper One-Year-Old Starters
Everybody wants it! Itoigawa is considered the best junipers for bonsai in Japan. Itoigawa is known for tight delicate foliage that creates heavenly clouds almost by itself. The runners (strong central shoots) are used to make branches and trunks. Wood production is faster in hotter climates. Less susceptible to spider mites than Kishu, and stays flexible longer. The color of the foliage is typically a bit lighter green than "Shimpaku" or "Kishu" varieties. Extra iron fertilization, or micro-nutrients can maintain a darker green color in the foliage.
These are in 3" nursery containers. The tree shown is a typical example, trunk size is up to 1/8" (less than the size of a standard pencil) approximate height - 4-8" The photos are representative, and do not show the actual tree you will receive.
Domestic shipping to USA only.
Customer Reviews
The trees arrived in excellent condition despite the extreme temperatures. They were well packaged and healthy. I slip potted them immediately and they showed excellent root development.
Excellent just what I wanted very pleased thanks again definitely recommend this shop 5 stars
My Itoigawa juniper starters arrived quickly, well packaged, and healthy. I then replicated the soil mix that Eric recommended in one of his YouTube videos and slip potted them into bigger pots/bags where they’ll stay for at least the next couple of years. They seem to be extremely happy! I look forward to buying from Bonsaify again in the near future. Thanks again for all of your great content and providing such wonderful service!
This is nice little tree. It is healthy and the perfect size to twist the trunk.
I have purchased 4 Itoigawa plants in the last 9 months. Three were as expected and nice. One was different and a little disappointing. Don’t get me wrong it was healthy but the root structure seemed much less developed than the others and the upper was less attractive. But it is a living organism and so you don’t always start with the best. It is what I can eventually do with it that counts.
Hi Dan,
Thanks for taking the time to review the materials. I hope the little one grows up for you! If you find it doesn't thrive like the others please do let us know so we can provide a replacement. As with any living thing - it can be a bit unpredictable.