Juniperus Sargentii Bonsai
It is also used for planting on a slope for erosion control.
Juniperus sargentii bonsai. Juniper juniperus spp is one of the most tried and true bonsai plants even for novice bonsai gardeners. Juniperus sargentii this is an excellent low growing juniper for use as a dense groundcover. In japan on their very old specimen juniper bonsai they bind the branches tightly with wet raffia to prevent the branches from snapping off. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9.
Particularly useful for erosion control in difficult areas. The tree does not like to be watered too much it does not like too much fertilzer it does not like to be pruned it dos not like to be moved around you nursery. They are evergreen coniferous trees or shrubs which are very popular for bonsai purposes. Some junipers are naturally prostrate such as juniperus chinensis var.
Juniperus chinensis sargentii sku 0824 one of the best groundcover type junipers for providing an evergreen effect with very low maintenance. Erect stems grow from prostrate branches. Sargentii while others are upright such as juniperus chinensis fairview both perennials in u s. This acts as a protective membrane causing small stress fractures rather than one big break and also stops moisture loss from the cracks within the branch.
Sargentii commonly called sargent juniper is native to the kurile islands northern japan and northeastern china. The variety sargent s juniper is very frustrating to make into a bonsai. It is a creeping shrub that typically grows to 1 2 tall and spreads to 8 10 wide. It is very hardy for hot locations and tolerates poor soil and drought.