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  1. Alkaid

    First Shimpaku. What should I do with it?

    I bought this Shimpaku from Buddhamonk the other day. (Thanks again.) As a beginner, I am very weary about styling it, but I don't want it to get out of control either. I have wired a few branches to horizontal but I just wanted to see if anyone has some input on what direction to take this...
  2. Alkaid

    Where to obtain decent Shimpaku stock in the Portland area.

    Hi all, I am new to bonsai and have purchased a few small ten dollar starter plants. I am however interested in having something to work with now, and not in 5 years. Here is a picture of a nice little Shimpaku that one day might become a decent bonsai. This is sort of where I am at...
  3. Alkaid

    Starting over with A.P. "Hanami Nishiki"

    Hi everyone, I had a recent post where I purchased a mislabeled J. Procumbens as my first bonsai and as a result of the feedback, I returned it for this A.P. "Hanami Nishiki" nursery stock. I think that I will learn more about bonsai by actually creating one. It is in a 5 gal container and...
  4. Alkaid

    Is this a Shimpaku or Nana?

    Hi all, this is my first post to this forum. I recently purchased this Juniper from a reputable nursery in Portland. It comes from a company called Cascade Bonsai in Lebanon, Oregon. It was labeled as a Shimpaku, but I swear it's Nana. All the foliage is needle like. Any input on this...
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