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    Creating Your Bonsai - Juniper

    Scientifically known as Juniperus, junipers is a non-flowering, hardy and evergreen specie of conifers that are easy to plant and grow. This tree is deemed throughout Japan and the world as one of the three most popular genera trained as bonsai, along with Japanese maples and pines. It tends to thrive best on hillsides and dry forests from around the world and generally is noted for its trailing and elongated branches.

    What makes junipers perfect for bonsai is that the tree responds well to all the wiring and reshaping processes involved in tray planting. Also, its long branches allow you to form the tree easily into almost all styles of bonsai, except broom. Perhaps the main problem you may encounter along the way is that most junipers have stiff trunks and branches that make it a bit harder for you to shape your plant into something you really like.

    Some Notes on Care and Maintenance:

    Junipers come in a number of varieties. Most of them are hardy by nature. They can be left outside the home even for hours and even during harsh and cold winters. But for all varieties of juniper, make sure to protect its root ball from harsh winter or frost especially if they are trained to grow as bonsai for just a couple of hours.

    It is also recommended for every beginner to pinch out the apex of the newly budding tips. This is only applicable during the growth period. In terms of pruning, the juniper should only be pruned during autumn and spring, not in summer. And, to further protect your plant and yourself from any possible flaws, just wear gloves when working with this tree. This is necessary since junipers often come in needle forms. The prick of these needles can trigger allergic reactions, giving you red rashes on your skin that can be irritating.

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