Itoigawa Shimpaku Juniper, JCI Species Rhododendron

Itoigawa Shimpaku Juniper, JCI Species RhododendronUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 4 Native Range: Itoigawa, Japan. Soil: Consistently moist, not soggy. Neutral pH. Light: Full sun. Height in the Garden: Up to 5' Attributes: A classic bonsai species from Itoigawa, Japan, has finer than average foliage and is a revered and sought after. Shimpaku are extremely flexible, plastic, forgiving and easy to grow. Notes: The plant is about seven years old. It has tons of whips to wire and bend to your desire. The

swollen receptacle

likely lower in cultivation

It should be more readily available in my opinion

Light: Full sun to light shade

clumping shade perennial with light green to white

often held in airy clusters

It is an invaluable resource

I believe it'll be much shorter than that in cultivation

I tend to prefer a jungly

Size: 4" pot

this rare ornamental is prized for its winter interest and subtle flowers

mimicking its native woodland environment