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Pfitzer juniper 'Old Gold'
Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Old Gold'
Botanical family : CupressaceaeJuniper chinensis, in training
Pfitzer juniper (Juniperus x pfitzeriana) 'Old Gold'. Acquisition Date : 4/21/26
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United States
Indiana
Dfa
Continental climate with a hot summer, without dry season
Climate with hot and often humid summers, and cold winters. It experiences a strong temperature variation between seasons.

Undefined style
Undefined style
Undefined style - Why?

The owner has not yet defined a style for this bonsai or has not specified it.
Sometimes it is impossible to define a specific style for a bonsai due to various factors. The health of the tree, its natural structure, and its stage of development play a crucial role. For example, a young tree or one with structural defects, such as poorly positioned branches, may not be ready to adopt a particular style without compromising its growth. Furthermore, certain tree species have characteristics that do not lend themselves well to specific styles, such as branches that are too rigid for a cascade style. Finally, the art of bonsai is also a form of artistic expression, where each tree has its own unique aesthetic potential. A theoretical style may not correspond to the tree's natural essence, making it difficult or inappropriate to apply a rigid style. Thus, defining a style for a bonsai must take into account the balance between the tree's natural characteristics, environmental conditions, and the bonsaika's artistic vision.
Acquisition Date : 4/21/26 (0 year)
Source of acquisition : Abell's
Owner's note :
Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku' is a slow-growing, dwarf Chinese juniper known for its soft, gray-green, scale-like foliage and irregular, vase-shaped habit, making it a popular choice for bonsai due to its flexible branches and excellent wood for carving deadwood features (jin and shari). It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, is hardy in USDA zones 3-9
Juniperus x pfitzeriana is a hybrid designation that includes certain cultivars that are crosses between Juniperus chinensis and Juniperus sabina.
Initial wiring in April 2026
Location : Along retaining wall