bonsaiTALK Community - View Single Post - new shimpaku juniper - really great price. what would u do? (Massive Pics Warning!)

Yes, we are talking about rooting the trimmings and prunings off of this tree. Shimpaku root fairly easy compared to some trees and it is a shame to wast all of that free Shimpaku by throwing it in the trash. I have rooted them up to the diameter of my little finger but it take two years. It is an interesting and educational endeavour that gives you some more not so easily found plant material to work with down the road. I cut them, dip them in any rooting medium and plant them in what ever I have available. I get pretty good success over 50%.

7-Mar-2008	#10
Vance Wood bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Sep-2002 Location: Roseville Michigan Country: USA USDA Zone: 5/6 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 2,443	Yes, we are talking about rooting the trimmings and prunings off of this tree. Shimpaku root fairly easy compared to some trees and it is a shame to wast all of that free Shimpaku by throwing it in the trash. I have rooted them up to the diameter of my little finger but it take two years. It is an interesting and educational endeavour that gives you some more not so easily found plant material to work with down the road. I cut them, dip them in any rooting medium and plant them in what ever I have available. I get pretty good success over 50%. __________________ The only finished bonsai is a dead one; me 1992 MABA Des Moines Iowa