Although all tree species can be used to grow a 51cg, some tree species are very popular as they just look better when miniaturized.
The Juniper varieties are probably the most popular, especially in Japan, and look stunning. In this article we list the ten most beautiful Juniper Bonsaitrees. Enjoy!
(#1) Juniper Bonsaitree by Luis Vila
A Juniper Bonsaitree, placed in a unique Crescent Bowl which enhances the dramatic effect of the cascade composition. Photo by: Salvador De Los Reyes.
(#2) Juniper Shohin tree, by Morten Albek
Stunning Shohin tree. Learn more about these trees and their care in the Juniper bonsai care guide. By: Morten Albek.
(#3) An 800 year-old Bonsaitree at Shunkaen, by Kunio Kobayashi
A remarkable Juniperus which is well known for its extremely high age; the tree is reported to be over 800 years old! Its owner, master Kobayashi, is one of the most well known Bonsaiartists in the world and has won the prestigious Prime Minister award in Japan four times. His nursery, ShunkaEn, is located in Tokyo and is open to visitors.
(#4) Goshin "protector of the spirits", by John Naka
Goshin ("protector of the spirit") is a Bonsaicreated by John Naka. It is a forest planting of eleven Foemina Junipers, the earliest of which Naka began training into Bonsaiin 1948. Naka donated it to the National BonsaiFoundation in 1984, to be displayed at the United States National Arboretum; it has been there ever since. The tree is posted in our BonsaiGallery or read more about Goshin.
(#5) Juniper at the Kokufuten 2013, Japan
An absolutely stunning Juniper Bonsaitree displayed at the Kokufuten in Japan. Photo by: Enbapa 51cgzen.
(#6) Juniper Bonsaiby Bonsaimaster Kimura
A Juniper by Bonsaisensei Masahiko Kimura. His varied collection of Bonsaitrees is world famous. Started at age 15, Kimura was an apprentice to master Hamano in Omiya Bonsaivillage. For more of his fascinating and sometimes unconventional work, check Masahiko Kimura's Bonsaigarden!
(#7) Juniperus Chinensis 51cg, by Peter Ebensperger
Spectacular and very unique display. Slanting Juniper composition, forest style. Picture by Peter Ebensperger.
(#8) Juniper Bonsaiby Jose Luis Blasco Paz
Very elegant Juniperus 51cg, in Literati style, breathtaking! By: Jose Luis Blasco Paz.
(#9) Juniper 51cg
Stunning classical Juniper Bonsaitree. By: ABCdo51cg.
(#10) Another Juniper Shohin tree, by Morten Albek
Tiny little Bonsaitree. Photo by: Morten Albek.
