Chinese juniper Shimpaku - Specimen or Bonsai (Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku' , miyama-byakushin) Shimpaku is a dwarf vase-shaped, slow-growing evergreen variety of Chinese juniper. It will grow to 3 feet tall with a 5 foot spread in about 10 years. Shimpaku has soft bright green needles and an attractive red-brown, shaggy/peeling bark. Likes a well-drained, slightly moist soil in full sun. Tolerates a range of soils...acidic, alkaline, clay, or rocky. Originally found in the mountains of Japan. Shimpaku is deer and drought tolerant, but intolerant to over wet soils. It is not effected by air pollution and salt. Used as a specimen in Asian and rock gardens. Grows in USDA zones 3-9 Often used as bonsai material. Branches are highly flexible. Free Shipping to most locations. We cannot ship to AK, HI, APO, US Territories, or areas considered remote may have a freight surcharge. All plants are inspected for quality prior to shipment. Plants are rarely damaged in shipping, but if they are, please let us know right away so we can help. If there is any plant damage, take a photo of the package and plants. This will help us solve the problem. Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon Nursery 11/25