Description
Juniperus Chinensis Itoigawa (Chinese Itoigawa Juniper) is a dwarf form of the Chinese juniper that originally came from the mountainous region surrounding the Japanese city of Itoigawa. This variant of Juniperus Chinensis, discovered in 1910, was practically no longer found in the wild by 1950, as Bonsai collectors had already dug up all the specimens.
The Itoigawa variety is considered to be one of the most beautiful of all junipers and bonsai in general and usually you can not find them in any normal nursery. It differs from the normal Chinese juniper in its slower growth and much finer, softer, light green foliage. The Chineses Juniper Itoigawa is often called the king of bonsai for this reason. Offered here are starters, prebonsai and young plants of Juniperus Chinensis Shimpaku var. Itoigawa in various stages of development and sizes.
Juniper is a very hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures from -20 to 40 degrees Celsius. The bronze to brown discoloration of the plants at temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius is normal and no cause for concern. As soon as it gets warmer, the junipers turn green again.
Please note: It is recommended not to prune very young Itoigawa plants yet, otherwise they tend to develop hard, pointed needle-like shoots.
Itoigawa juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Itoigawa’) is a popular cultivar of Chinese juniper that is highly valued for its suitability for bonsai cultivation. Proper care is essential to ensure its health and maintain its desired aesthetic qualities.
Scientific name: Juniperus Chinensis Shimpaku var. Itoigawa
Common name: Chinese Itoigawa Juniper
Height of growth: Up to 1 meter
Sensitive to cold: No
Heat sensitive: No
Sensitive to wind: No
Suitable as bonsai: Yes
Sizes available: 5-30cm, Rooted Cuttings, Young plants, Starter Material, Prebonsai
Age: 2-4 years
Additional information
| Weight | 0,295 kg |
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| Size | 5-10cm, 10-20cm, 20-30cm |
