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Shimpaku at the Taikan-ten sales area

January 12, 2016 by Jonas Dupuich

I’ve noted on a number occasions that juniper bonsai are primarily prized for two characteristics – the movement of the trunk and the quality of the deadwood. That’s a good starting point when evaluating junipers on display or in the sales area. At last year’s Taikan-ten in Kyoto I didn’t see many junipers that lacked movement or deadwood. Here’s a sampling of the specimens available in the vendors’ area.

Shimpaku

Young shimpaku just out of the ground

Shimpaku

Shimpaku

Shimpaku

Semi-cascade shimpaku

Shimpaku

Shimpaku

Shimpaku

Shimpaku

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  1. Jon Britt says

    January 12, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    Okay.

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  2. Brad says

    January 12, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    How much were they selling for? Those are some beautiful specimens.

  3. Janet Nelson says

    January 12, 2016 at 11:41 pm

    These knock my socks off!

  4. Dane Buxbaum says

    January 13, 2016 at 5:06 am

    Jonas, these trees are spectacular. You mentioned that the shimpakus were at vendor tables. Are they for sale? What kind of prices are asked for these specimens?

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  5. Gerald says

    January 13, 2016 at 6:38 am

    you can see the price tag on a number of them. The ones that start with (30) are from Koji Hiramatsu’s collection

  6. Roberto Dominguez says

    January 13, 2016 at 7:14 am

    What about the prices, and how can I buy one!

  7. Scott says

    January 14, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    Good stuff Jonas. Thanks for documenting all different aspects of the events as many of us can not attend unfortunately (although some day I will 🙂 More importantly then price, how do you bring/ship these trees back stateside? I’m sure it’s not as easy as picking out a tree that you like from the vendor…

  8. Jonas Dupuich says

    January 14, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    Thanks Scott! As for bringing trees to the US, I’d suggest checking with an importer as there are restrictions and conditions limiting the import of plant material. I don’t have a good suggestion about where to start – if anyone has leads, do share.

  9. Harley says

    January 23, 2016 at 4:26 am

    Excellent site. Plenty of helpful information here.

    I am sending it to a few buddies ans also sharing in delicious.

    And naturally, thank you in your sweat!

  10. Spence's Girl says

    February 1, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    Your blog is fascinating.

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