£18.49
Flaky Juniper, Juniperus squamata, is a versatile evergreen shrub perfect for bonsai enthusiasts. Its compact growth, small needle-like leaves, and gnarled branches make it ideal for creating stunning miniature trees. This native species brings a touch of wild, windswept beauty to bonsai art.
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Flaky Juniper *Juniperus squamata* is an outstanding shrub that’s won over bonsai lovers around the globe. Its natural traits – tight growth habit, tiny scale-like leaves, and inclination to form gnarled, twisted branches – make it a superb choice for bonsai work.
Coming from high mountain areas of Asia and spreading through the Himalayas and western China, Flaky Juniper has a tough appeal that brings to mind wind-battered mountain slopes and stony crags. This toughness works brilliantly in bonsai growing, where the plant’s natural strength helps it cope with regular pruning and training.
The leaves of Flaky Juniper work really well for bonsai. Its tiny, scale-like foliage naturally fits the size of miniature trees, needing less cutting back than most other types. The leaves are usually blue-green in colour, often with a silvery hint, creating an ideal setting for the tree’s shape and branch pattern.
What makes Flaky Juniper especially attractive for bonsai is its bark. As it gets older, the bark becomes flaky and peeling, turning a lovely reddish-brown shade. This textured quality brings a sense of age to bonsai plants, helping create the look of ancient trees even in fairly young specimens.
Flaky Juniper works with many bonsai styles. Its natural growing habits suit windswept, semi-cascade, or twisted trunk styles perfectly, though with time and skill, it can be trained into more formal upright shapes too. The tree’s slow growth is helpful in bonsai, making it easier to keep the miniature size without constant trimming.
For bonsai growing, Flaky Juniper likes full sun but can handle some shade. It’s quite happy without much water once settled, which helps avoid over-watering – a typical problem in bonsai care. But it’s vital to shield the tree from too much winter moisture, which can cause root rot.
**🇬🇧 UK Grown.**
**These trees are about 20/40cm tall with a thick trunk, generally in a wind swept / cascade form. Supplied in 2 litre pots.
Perfect for starting your own juniper bonsai.**
Shaw Green Trees aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
Seeds
We generally send seeds out via Royal Mail Second Class. It’s the safest and easiest way to deliver seeds.
Young Trees
Young trees (Less than 1.2m) will generally be sent via Evri.
Larger quantities of young trees will be sent via ParcelForce or pallet courier..
Huge Trees
Some of our huge trees are too tall to be sent via a courier. They are generally only available for collection from our nursery, local delivery or via occasionally pallet courier. This will be shown on the individual product page.
Located in Euxton, West Lancashire, our business is dedicated to providing high-quality UK-grown trees and seeds.
With a focus on sustainability and local sourcing, we offer a diverse range of tree species, ensuring that our customers receive the finest selection of UK-native trees and seeds.
From majestic oaks to delicate blossoms, our stock is carefully cultivated to thrive in the British climate, making it the perfect choice for both amateur gardeners and seasoned professionals.
With a commitment to environmental stewardship and customer satisfaction, we aim to be your reliable ally in crafting stunning and eco-conscious landscapes throughout the UK.
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