San Jose Juniper Bonsai – Mature Collector’s Specimen (In-Store Pickup Only)
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Mature San Jose Juniper Tanuki – Collector’s Specimen with Powerful Deadwood
This is a truly exceptional bonsai—an aged San Jose Juniper styled using the Tanuki (Phoenix Graft) technique. The artistry is so well executed that the transition between living vein and driftwood is nearly imperceptible, giving the appearance of a tree that has endured centuries of wind, weather, and hardship.
Why It Stands Out
- Seamless Phoenix Graft – The Tanuki technique has been mastered here; the live vein flows naturally against the ancient driftwood, creating the illusion of great age.
- Powerful Deadwood & Movement – Sweeping shari and bold jins snake along the trunk, enhanced by dramatic twists and curves that pull the eye through the entire composition.
- Mature, Refined Canopy – Dense foliage pads create balance against the rugged deadwood, offering immediate presence while leaving room for further refinement.
- Collector-Level Presentation – Planted in a rectangular unglazed pot with traditional etched landscape designs that complement its rugged yet elegant character.
Tree Details
- Species: San Jose Juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘San Jose’)
- Style: Tanuki / Phoenix Graft
- Height: 27.5" (from soil line)
- Spread: 37"
- Pot: 17" unglazed ceramic with etched landscape detail
- Repotting: Recommended spring 2026
- Photography Date: August 31, 2025
Delivery Options
Free Delivery to Bonsai Nationals (Rochester, NY – September 2025):
Make a note during checkout to pick up your tree at the event:
- Select Local Pickup at checkout
- In the comment box, write: “Bonsai Nationals”
- If no comment is included, pickup will default to NEBG (Bellingham, MA)
Shipping Available Nationwide:
Select shipping at checkout. Standard rates apply.
For Serious Collectors Only
These are professional-grade pre-bonsai. If you’re ready to invest in something rare, aged, and full of potential—this is your opportunity. Every tree is one-of-a-kind. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Please Note
- Trees are sold as-is
- All sales are final – no refunds or exchanges
- Buyer assumes care responsibility upon pickup or delivery
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
