Juniper - NEEDLE (Juniperus rigida/COMMUNIS) - EVERGREEN tree originating from mountains of Japan is distinguished by its needle like LEAVES which grow in groups of three on slender SHOOTS. The BARK is brown and flakes away to show orange/red underbark. Often in BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI this is combined with silver grey DRIFTWOOD sections. The female tree will bear green berries if grown alongside a male and these turn to purple/black over the next two years.

STYLE : All styles except broom

WARNING : PRUNING can cause overcrowded foliage mass which harbours pests. To prevent this, prune outer end so fthe foliage twigs once per year, leaving younger shoots growing from further back.