Gerald Rainville Shimpaku Juniper – Styled by Pete Olson in Unglazed Ceramic Pot
Due to USDA regulations, we cannot ship Junipers to California.
This Gerald Rainville grown Shimpaku Juniper is a rare and refined bonsai, styled by bonsai professional Pete Olson. It showcases striking trunk movement, aged bark, and natural deadwood that highlight decades of growth and artistry.
Pete Olson’s styling refines the tree’s natural beauty, with compact foliage pads arranged for depth, balance, and flow. Planted in a classic unglazed ceramic pot, the composition emphasizes the rugged, timeworn character of the tree while grounding it in traditional bonsai aesthetics.
At a Glance
- Species: Shimpaku Juniper
- Origin: Grown by Gerald Rainville
- Styled by: Pete Olson
- Dimensions: Measures 10" from table to apex with a 10" spread.
- Pot: 8.5" Unglazed ceramic bonsai pot
- Age: Mature, refined specimen
- Availability: One-of-a-kind – once sold, it’s gone
- Ships from: Our Massachusetts nursery
- Images taken: September 16, 2025
Why This Bonsai
- Rare Gerald Rainville grown Shimpaku Juniper
- Styled and refined by Pete Olson
- Natural trunk movement with aged deadwood
- Healthy, compact foliage pads for balanced styling
- Classic unglazed ceramic pot complements the composition
- A true collector’s tree with unmatched provenance
The tree you see is the tree you'll receive. Please ask us questions if you are unsure about caring for this tree.
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.
