I bought a bonsai a juniperus and need help?

Question

I bought a bonsai a juniperus and I want to know what style is better for it or what shape can I give to it
http://www.portalbonsai.com/foro3_mensaje.asp?tema=153444&fecha=20070115004825 there is a picture of it

Answer 1

First, reask this question here: www.bonsaitalk.com

They will give you expert advice and will actually do virtuals with the picture.

Second, are you aware that this is an outside tree and if kept inddors it will die within a year or two at the most?

Answer 2

It's good thåt you know the species. Also, you need to know that this is an outdoor tree (it needs to get cold in the winter, but not below 30F). The one in the photo appears to be a San Jose juniper which likes to be designed more "rough" looking than the often used Green Mound juniper.
You might want to take a look at the bonsai on my site:
www.american-bonsai.com , and if you have any specific questions, I'll try to answer them at [e-mail] . It will help to know where you live to get a better idea of the weather.

Answer 3

I like the shape it has to start with. If you get some longer growth you could encourage it to trail down. Just be sure that any cuts you make leave no stubs. Some people wire the branches as they grow to encourage a shape that they prefer. If it gets to trailing you can always elevate the pot so that it doesn't touch the surfaces below and that shows off the shape even more.

Answer 4

Junipers are low growers, and ideal for bonsai. grow the plant towards one end of the pot, elevated. Trim all bushy growth, leaving bushy areas only towards the tips, cutting the pot short ends back and allowing the longer ends to sweep across the pot. Wire heavy branches in a dipping design across the pot. finish with moss,rocks etc. It's hard to verbally describe what you easily visualise. I have books which describe the forms, but am inclined to let my imagination have its run. works for me!