One-Of-A-Kind Gerald Rainville Grown Kishu Shimpaku
Due to USDA regulations, we cannot ship Junipers to California.
We’re offering a limited number of Gerald Rainville grown Kishu Shimpaku junipers—each one over 35 years old and packed with character. These are pre-bonsai in the truest sense: powerful trunks, natural deadwood, mature structure, and healthy, compact foliage.
This offer is limited. Peter & John will be pulling and working on trees daily. If the tree you were looking at is no longer visible online, it was either sold and/or now being worked on and no longer available. I only took 1 picture of each tree. It will serve as the before picture moving forward.
Why This Tree Matters
- Grown by Gerald Rainville
A revered Canadian bonsai artist with four decades of experience growing and refining some of North America’s finest pines and junipers. His trees are known for their age, movement, and quiet power. - True Kishu Shimpaku (Juniperus chinensis ‘Kishu’)
Known for its tight foliage, elegant movement, and ideal characteristics for refined bonsai design. - 35+ Years Old
These are not your average nursery trees—they’ve been developed with patience, intention, and world-class care. - Authentic & Legal
Importing Kishu Shimpaku into the U.S. legally is difficult. These trees were imported under strict USDA guidelines and are fully verified. If you see similar trees for sale without provenance, question their authenticity. - Rare Early Access
Once these are styled, they’ll be priced accordingly—or may never leave our nursery. This is your chance to choose one now and develop it your way.
Tree Details
- Species: Shimpaku Juniper (Juniperus chinensis var. 'Kishu')
- Age: 35+ years
- Styling: Not yet styled – you can shape its future
- Pot: Mica training pot (ideal for refinement before final potting)
- Dimensions: 17" tall from soil; 18" spread; 12.5" Mica pot
- Photos: August 06, 2025. Each listing includes one photo of the exact tree. More photos available upon request.
- Ships from our Massachussets 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.
