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Japanese garden juniper / Japanese mat juniper 'Green Mound'
Juniperus procumbens 'Green Mound'
Botanical family : CupressaceaeGreen mound juniper, stretching arm
Japanese garden juniper / Japanese mat juniper (Juniperus procumbens) 'Green Mound'. Acquisition Date : 5/24/20
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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.

Han-Kengai
The Han-Kengai style
Semi-cascade style

The Han-Kengai bonsai style is characterized by a trunk that gracefully inclines, evoking the image of a tree growing on a steep slope or at the edge of a cliff. This inclined trunk gives the bonsai a dynamic and elegant appearance. The main branches of the Han-Kengai extend horizontally from the trunk, then begin to descend forming gentle curves downwards, thus creating a silhouette that resembles a waterfall frozen in time.
The leaves or needles of the Han-Kengai bonsai are generally small and fine, and they are distributed evenly along the inclined branches. This adds to the aesthetics of the waterfall by creating an impression of lightness and delicacy.
The roots of the Han-Kengai bonsai are well developed and firmly hold the tree in its pot, despite the trunk's inclined position.
In summary, the Han-Kengai style evokes an image of vitality and grace, akin to a tree that grows elegantly on a steep slope.
Acquisition Date : 5/24/20 (6 years)
Source of acquisition : Roadside vendor
Owner's note :
Juniperus procumbens, 'Green Mound' (often Nana) is a dwarf, slow-growing, evergreen shrub favored for groundcover and bonsai due to its dense, vibrant green foliage and cascading habit. commonly known as Japanese Garden Juniper, is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub prized as a ground cover, especially the popular dwarf cultivar 'Nana'. It features spiny, bluish-green foliage that can turn purplish in winter and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating various conditions but not wet roots.
bought from a roadside bonsai salesman in 2020
up potted in 01/24
Location : Bench