'Koby' the Shimpaku Juniper - #667

This one-of-a-kind tree stands apart from the rest. What you see in the photos are what you get, and there will never be another one like it.

I’m Koby, the Shimpaku Juniper. I'm a Dwarf version of the Chinese Juniper, a slow-growing coniferous evergreen tree native to eastern Asia from China to Myanmar. I’m known for my red-brown bark that often shreds in strips, leaving stunning driftwood effects. I have dark green scale-like leaves. My bark is reddish-brown and often shreds in vertical strips.

I do best in full to partial sun conditions. During the warmer months, water by submerging my pot up to the rim for 5-10 minutes. Water every 5-7 days, more often if extremely hot or dry. In the winter, water me as needed. You can check by placing a finger on about 1/2 under my soil and feeling for dampness. My soil should never feel soggy nor completely dry.

Remember that I am an outdoor tree and will not be happy living indoors. In the winter season, make sure I am outside in temperatures between 25-45 degrees Fahrenheit where I can go dormant and feel rested come springtime. Just protect me from extreme winds by placing me against a wall or under a bench.

Learn more about winter care here.

Symbolism: The Juniper tree grows all over the Northern hemisphere. Evergreen, it grows berry-like cones (called Juniper berries) that are used in all sorts of rituals. Most uses of Juniper revolve around taking someone into your protection ceremonies and other similar welcomes and fresh starts. In Feng Shui, the Juniper possesses the Wood element, symbolizing life, growth, and vitality. Aligned with the Chi 'Zhen,' the Juniper is believed to cultivate stability amidst transformation. These qualities invite a stable flow of healthy, protective energy, promoting overall wellbeing in a space.

Pot Size*: 6"D x 4"H x 4"O

Total Size: 15"W x 13"H