Refining an Itoigawa Juniper Bonsai🌲

In this video, we prune and shape my Shohin Itoigawa Juniper Bonsai Tree! I got this tree last year from a Bonsai nursery and it has been sitting over winter waiting to be worked on! We also remove the moss on top of the soil to allow for better drainage of water - although this tree is definitely in need of a repot come springtime! As a bonus part of the video I also show you how I propagate Itoigawa cuttings! The Itoigawa Shimpaku is a unique variety of Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis). Chinese juniper can be found throughout Eastern Asia from the Russian Far East to as far as south as Myanmar and Taiwan. In Japan, a unique variant of the Chinese juniper adapted to growth in deep, rocky mountains. This particular species of juniper is sought after for it's vibrant green foliage that grows in tight pads. This tree is also a fast grower, easy to propagate and back buds very easily! Instagram:   / notionbonsai   TIMECODES: 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Removing The Moss. 01:48 - Cutting off Jins. 02:26 - Brushing Away The Old Bark. 04:04 - Wiring The Tree to Create Pads and Removing Weak Growth. 10:46 - Problem Area. 12:34 - Itoigawa Juniper Tips! 14:01 - Watering The Tree / Beauty Shots. 14:29 - BONUS! How To Take Cuttings. #juniperbonsai #itoigawa #bonsaitrees