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29-Apr-2002	#1
Adam bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Apr-2002 Location: Effingham,Illinois Country: Usa USDA Zone: Zone 6 AHS Heat Zone: 7 Posts: 2,361	Shimpaku Juniper Soil Can someone tell me what shimpaku junipers soil consists of or what they prefer for soil. Please help __________________ \|Adam\| check out... My Blog the Golden Age is coming... love,light and peace...

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29-Apr-2002	#2
bonsaial1 Bonsai Doer Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Fresno, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 13SH Posts: 5,466	Re: Shimpaku Juniper Soil There are many posts here concerning soil mixes. Junipers in general require a free draining mix, as do most all bonsai. Free draining soils we help reduce root rot. All bonsai growers will expierance root rot at one time or another, and it is not fun. The only differance between junipers and say, maples is the ratio of organics to grit. In maples it may be as high as 50/50. In junipers it may be 70% grit and 30% organic, by way of compost or bark. I would suggest depending on size of tree:ie 1/8" to 1/4" particle size on trees under 12" and 1/4" to 3/8" on larger trees. For a juniper mix : 50% sifted lava stone 10% sifted turface, haydite, granite 10% coarse sand ( 1/16 and larger) 30% sifted redwoodbark (composted) This should allow water to run right thru, while allowing the bark to take in some moisture for the rootlets to bathe in. Hope this helps, AK __________________ I been kidding the last seven years. no.... really!

30-Apr-2002	#3
Adam bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Apr-2002 Location: Effingham,Illinois Country: Usa USDA Zone: Zone 6 AHS Heat Zone: 7 Posts: 2,361	Re: Shimpaku Juniper Soil Hey bonsaial, Thanks for the information. Now could u tell me where to pick up all this stuff. It would really be a big help. __________________ \|Adam\| check out... My Blog the Golden Age is coming... love,light and peace...

30-Apr-2002	#4
bonsaial1 Bonsai Doer Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Fresno, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 13SH Posts: 5,466	Re: Shimpaku Juniper Soil Since you live in the Bay area I will leave it to Matt to give you some info as to where you might find these items. Sand and redwood compost or bark should be found at Home Depot. Home Depot does have red lava stone, but it is on the larger size, 3/8"particle. Matt may even sell pre made soil. If he does not, email me at chili84@msn.com. AK __________________ I been kidding the last seven years. no.... really!

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