Cultural needs: Sun or part shade, any well-drained, slightly acid soil The Shimpaku juniper was first discovered in ...

They require expert care and mimic the shape of fully-sized trees. One of the couple's stolen trees is a Shimpaku Juniper - one of the most sought-after Bonsai types among collectors and enthusiasts.

Some popular choices for juniper bonsai include the Japanese garden juniper (Juniperus procumbens), the Shimpaku juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku'), and the Green mound juniper (Juniperus ...