Cascade Shimpaku

John_Morrow

I recently purchased a Shimpaku from a nursery in Berkeley, CA., and am looking for some pics on the web for suggestions. I'll post a picture later, but the whole tree leans from the growing pot (versus a bonsai pot) at almost a 45 degree angle. The tree is beautiful, and I can barely wait until spring to focus on it. I am looking a the tree, the whole time thinking "cascade, cascade", but can't seem to find any good examples of a mature cascade-style shimpaku. Do any of you have some picture to post to give me some suggestions? Thanks!

Advertisement

Robert

John,
Your tree may well have a potential for a cascade, but also don't forget slant style, or wind-influenced as possibilities.
Remember also that much of the interest and charm in junipers can come from jin and shari.....all of which can add drama to a cascade, slant or wind-influenced. Don't rush to judgement; look at lots of pictures and enjoy many fantasies.......that's the fun of doing bonsai.
Robert......in Sta.Cruz

John_Morrow

Robert-

It's funny you should say that, what I meant to say was that I envisioned the tree as a "windswept" style tree, not a cascade. Not sure why the word cascade came out of my fingertips... I was just not sure of what a windswept shimpaku could/would look like. Also, in regards to deadwood, I have a few trees with that effect on it, and would like to steer clear of that with this tree, unless of course a branch is beggin for it. I have to give the tree what it wants, you know? Seriously though, thanks for your help, and if you see a snapshot of a WINDSWEPT (hey I'm getting the hang of it) shimpaku, let me know. Thanks!