{"product_id":"itoigawa-juniper-copy","title":"Itoigawa Juniper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItoigawa Shimpaku Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Itoigawa') is a highly esteemed variety in traditional Japanese bonsai, renowned for its fine, dense foliage and graceful branching. Its bark develops a rugged texture over time, while flexible branches carry soft, tightly clustered green leaves that create a layered, tactile surface with subtle depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety grows steadily and adapts well to Hong Kong’s subtropical climate. It thrives in outdoor settings such as balconies, terraces, or rooftops with ample sunlight and air circulation. Its compact density and short internodes embody the \"stillness with movement\" aesthetic characteristic of refined bonsai design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Contrast of Deadwood\u003c\/b\u003e In juniper bonsai, the visual language of endurance is expressed through the interplay of life and decay:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShari (舍利干)\u003c\/b\u003e: Partially bleached trunk sections that mimic the effects of natural weathering, revealing a whitened surface that speaks of time and resilience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJin (神枝)\u003c\/b\u003e: Slender, white skeletal branch tips that contrast sharply against vibrant green foliage, enhancing the dramatic tension of the composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuniper's dense foliage is ideally suited to these techniques, allowing the \"dead\" white wood and \"living\" green canopy to coexist in a cycle of natural continuity. A classic representative of its genus, the Itoigawa Shimpaku is a living art form that evolves alongside its keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.035%; height: 78.3928px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5982px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15%; height: 19.5982px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5982px;\"\u003eWidth 12cm × Height 20cm (pot included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5982px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15%; height: 19.5982px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5982px;\"\u003ePlace in a bright, sunny, and well‑ventilated area outdoors, on a balcony, or near a window.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1964px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15%; height: 39.1964px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1964px;\"\u003eWater thoroughly when the akadama surface turns light brown, ensuring free drainage from the bottom holes and avoiding waterlogging. In hot weather, mist the foliage and surrounding area in the early morning or after sunset to cool and humidify the plant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47534890680482,"sku":null,"price":1580.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0301\/3282\/files\/itoigawa-juniper-9149997.jpg?v=1787198290","url":"https:\/\/bonso.co\/products\/itoigawa-juniper-copy","provider":"Bonso","version":"1.0","type":"link"}