One-Of-A-Kind Gerald Rainville Grown Kishu Shimpaku
Due to USDA regulations, we cannot ship Junipers to California.
This Gerald Rainville grown Kishu Shimpaku features a stout, powerful trunk with striking live vein detail and a broad, tiered canopy that shows decades of careful development. The compact Kishu foliage forms well-defined pads, giving the tree an already balanced and imposing silhouette.
First styled by Peter Olson on August 15, 2025, this tree now has an established framework that emphasizes its natural proportions and the strength of its trunk line. Its dimensions—18” tall with a 20” spread in a 12.5” mica training pot—make it a commanding pre-bonsai with incredible refinement potential.
At 35+ years old, this tree embodies the hallmarks of Rainville’s growing: aged bark, powerful base, and foliage density that invites precise pad work. It is ready to be shaped into an elegant and enduring bonsai showpiece.
This is a limited release, and pictures has been taken to represent its “before” & current state. Once sold or pulled for further development, it will no longer be available.
Why This Tree Matters
- Grown by Gerald Rainville – Legendary Canadian bonsai grower, known for aged, powerful junipers and pines.
- Styled by Peter Olson – First styling completed August 15, 2025, creating a balanced framework for refinement.
- True Kishu Shimpaku (Juniperus chinensis ‘Kishu’) – Renowned for its tight foliage and refined bonsai potential.
- 35+ Years Old – Mature, aged material rarely available in the U.S.
- Authentic & Legal – Imported under USDA guidelines and fully verified.
- Rare Early Access – Further refinement will increase its value—or it may remain in the nursery collection.
Tree Details
- Species: Shimpaku Juniper (Juniperus chinensis var. ‘Kishu’)
- Age: 35+ years
- Styling: First styled by Peter Olson – August 15, 2025
- Pot: Mica training pot – 12.5”
- Dimensions: 18” tall x 20” spread
- Photos: Taken August 27, 2025. Each listing includes pictures of the exact tree. More photos available upon request.
- Ships from our Massachusetts Nursery
For Serious Enthusiasts Only
These are professional-grade pre-bonsai. Whether you’re looking to create your next showpiece or want to invest in a rare tree with real age and potential, this is your moment.
Please Note
- All trees are sold as-is
- All sales are final – no refunds, returns, or exchanges
- Once the tree leaves our nursery, care is your responsibility
- Have questions? Just reach out—we’re happy to help.
About Gerald Rainville
Gerald Rainville was a legendary Canadian bonsai grower, best known for his stunning Kishu Shimpaku and Japanese Black Pines. Starting in the late 1980s, Gerald spent nearly four decades developing trees with patience and precision, often incorporating traditional Japanese methods.
His trees are instantly recognizable for their natural movement, aged trunks, and refined deadwood. He leaves behind a lasting legacy—and owning one of his trees is like holding a living piece of North American bonsai history.
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.
