My largest project to date. Surprisingly, it only took 3 days to finish. The leaves are a bit leggy, but it’s still an interesting tree. The trunk is actually completely hollow and the live vein turned a nice red color when the bark was removed. Mr. Fujikawa suggested I wire the branches into smaller pads to give the tree a softer look, which I think worked out pretty well and makes it a bit more unique.
Responses to “Endo-san’s Shimpaku”
October 29th, 2008 at 5:31 am
Good Work Bjorn, I have one question, from the old junipers that you see in japan, do they keep showing them with such a large amount of lime sulfur (pure white), or do they wait until a more natural color of the wood appears before showing it at exhibits
January 21st, 2009 at 9:55 am
Good Work Bjorn, I study information technology engineering in westbengal,India.I want to go and study bonsai there in japan.Can you tell me what is required to learn bonsai from a specialist.
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:11 am
Hi Bjorn,
I visit your site and I’m impressive for the Itoigawa, very interesting tree.
I’m 26 years old and a day i want to travel in japan for study bonsai 6 mounth
If is possible, I want to know the work of the Shimpaku Juniper 2 because I’m a new owner through Marco Invernizzi and in march this come in Italy in my garden.
Thank a lot and good Bonsai work
Andrea