Bleach (or whiten) and preserve deadwood on Bonsai Trees
In nature, deadwood is created when a tree is hit by lightning, exposed to drought or when branches snap due to ice storms, wind or weight of snow. The wood dies off and is bleached by intense sunlight, over time.
So how do people replicate on a bonsai trees – to make it look old? In Bonsai lingo, creating deadwood on Bonsai, is called Jin or Shari. It can enhance the tree's character significantly.
- "Jin" is a bare-stripped part of branch
- "Shari" is a barkless part of trunk.
A jin is meant to show age, or show that the tree has struggled to survive and it’s a great way to add character and style to your bonsai tree. Similar to jin, A small shari usually runs vertically on or near the front of the trunk.
Ho Yoku Jin Seal allows you to create “deadwood” appearance.
You simply apply undiluted Jin Seal with brush onto dampened deadwood. The best time to create deadwood is the early spring or late summer.
Important: This product is harmful if swallowed. Prior to purchasing, do your research. There are a lot of great articles and video to help you apply Jin Seal to bonsai trees.
Directions: Shake Before Use. Apply early or mid-day, on a sunny day, allowing the lime sulfur to dry completely before the sun sets. Use a small paint brush to apply the Jin Seal.
Caution: Wear Gloves, Goggles, and apply in a well-ventilated area.
What you get: Concentrated and Ready to Use Jin Seal.
When to use: Usually, people would apply Jin Seal in the Summer Months.
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.
