Graceful, elegant, and full of movement, this Juniper Bonsai (Juniperus squamata) is styled in the traditional informal upright (模様木 – Moyogi) form.
Known as the "Dancing Lady", the flowing trunk line creates a sense of motion and balance, while carefully positioned foliage pads add structure and refinement. The tree features both jin and shari deadwood techniques, creating the appearance of an ancient tree shaped by years of wind and weather in nature.
Style: Informal Upright (Moyogi)
Size: Set in 8 inch pot
Age: 8yrs July 2019
Repot: 4 March 2026
Pot: Glazed oval blue ceramic
Feature: Jin and shari deadwood features with decorative gravel
The Dancing Lady is a unique bonsai with elegant movement and natural character, making it a beautiful addition to any bonsai collection or outdoor display.
We pride ourselves in only selling the highest quality and healthiest bonsai plants.
Most of our bonsai are raised and developed by hand, with each tree individually maintained and cared for daily to ensure excellent health, structure and presentation.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to quarantine restrictions, plants and soil cannot be sent to Western Australia, Northern Territory or Tasmania. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Bonsai trees are not only beautiful living works of art, they can also provide mental and physical wellbeing benefits. Caring for a bonsai encourages mindfulness, patience and relaxation, helping to reduce stress while creating a deeper connection with nature.
Bonsai trees traditionally represent Balance, Harmony, Peace, Luck and Good Fortune.
When given as a gift, they symbolise Friendship, Love, Loyalty and Respect.
Dancing Lady Juniper Bonsai J8-12
- Bonsai plants belong outside to soak up the sun and fresh air. If you require your bonsai inside, please research growing lamps.
- Water your bonsai every day in the summer and every other day in the cooler months. Monitor your bonsai every day as these requirements may change depending on location and species.
- We use tweezers for aerating the soil and roots when potting/repotting
- We use high quality Carbon Steet Pruning Scissors so we don’t hurt or damage the bonsai while pruning and designing.
- We use free draining bonsai medium soil so the roots don’t rot.
- Research your bonsai plant species to find the best location, sun duration/shade and watering requirements for your area/location in Australia.
- If you have purchased a bonsai that has shaping wire, its recommended to carefully take off the wire 1-2 months after buying your plant.
The informal upright style, known in Japanese as Moyogi (模様木), is one of the most natural and widely recognised bonsai forms.
In this style, the trunk grows upright but with gentle curves and movement, rather than being perfectly straight. These flowing lines reflect how trees grow in nature, adapting to wind, light, and their environment over time.
The branches are carefully balanced along the curves of the trunk, creating harmony, depth, and visual interest from every angle.
