Graceful, refined, and full of character, this Juniper Bonsai (Juniperus squamata) is styled in the traditional informal upright (模様木 – Moyogi) form.
The elegant trunk movement creates a sense of balance and harmony while the flowing branch structure adds softness and natural beauty to the overall design. An attractive shari feature follows the trunk line, highlighting the contrast between living veins and weathered deadwood, creating the appearance of an aged tree shaped by nature over many years.
Style: Informal Upright (Moyogi)
Size: Set in 8 inch pot
Age: 8yrs July 2019
Repot: 4 March 2026
Pot: Glazed Mustard with brown highlights
Feature: Natural shari deadwood feature with decorative gravel
This elegant Juniper combines movement, balance and natural ageing features, making it a beautiful bonsai for both beginners and collectors alike.
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.
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- 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.
