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Shimpaku at the Taikan-ten sales area

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

  9. 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…

  10. 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.

  11. 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!