My first shimpakus are here

[GailC]

I ordered 2 small shimps from evergreen nursery and they arrived today safe and sound.

Potted up the first, no issues. Got to looking at the second and its 4 trunks, something seemed off.
After feeling around the roots and gently pulling on the double trunks, I found there were 2 small trees growing together.

As gently as possible, I untangled the roots and separated the two little trees. The soil was pretty chunky and the littlest tree lost a lot, pretty much bare rooted it.

Hopefully it won't be negatively affected by the separation. I didn't remove any roots, just untanglesd and immediately got it back in dirt.

Now I guess I just leave them be for a year? I'll probably thin them a little at some point as they are pretty thick.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

You could wire some movement into those trunks, and then let them be for a few years.

 

[GailC]

You could wire some movement into those trunks, and then let them be for a few years.

Should that be done right away or could I wait till later? I'm worried about the bark slipping if bent too much.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Since they’re in pots, they won’t thicken up too much if you want to wait. I’d do it now, but if you’re worried about damaging them, wait until early fall. Enjoy! Shimpaku are next-level junipers.

 

[GailC]

Thanks. I'll go ahead and try one and see how it goes.

 

[HENDO]

I ordered 2 small shimps from evergreen nursery and they arrived today safe and sound.

Potted up the first, no issues. Got to looking at the second and its 4 trunks, something seemed off.
After feeling around the roots and gently pulling on the double trunks, I found there were 2 small trees growing together.

As gently as possible, I untangled the roots and separated the two little trees. The soil was pretty chunky and the littlest tree lost a lot, pretty much bare rooted it.

Hopefully it won't be negatively affected by the separation. I didn't remove any roots, just untanglesd and immediately got it back in dirt.

Now I guess I just leave them be for a year? I'll probably thin them a little at some point as they are pretty thick.

Do you mind me asking where you ordered these shimps from?

 

[Rick99]

I have been looking for some Shimpaku's but they seem really over priced. Any ideas where to go to get some at a fair cost?

 

[GailC]

I got them from https://www.evergreenplantnursery.com/ really good prices, shipping cost more than the plants. These are the size 2.

 

[Rick99]

Thank you .... just went over and both sizes are sold out! Will keep looking!

 

[jquast]

I have been looking for some Shimpaku's but they seem really over priced. Any ideas where to go to get some at a fair cost?

Did you see this posting from earlier today?

Budget Field grown Kishu Juniper quarts and gallons

We have a small field of Kishu’s that we are clearing out to free up some room for other faster growing species. Digging begins April 18th and we will be shipping every Monday and Tuesday thereafter until they are all sold. All trees will be shipped with a wrapped root mass. (no pot) Around 150...

www.bonsainut.com

 

[Rick99]

Did you see this posting from earlier today?

Budget Field grown Kishu Juniper quarts and gallons

We have a small field of Kishu’s that we are clearing out to free up some room for other faster growing species. Digging begins April 18th and we will be shipping every Monday and Tuesday thereafter until they are all sold. All trees will be shipped with a wrapped root mass. (no pot) Around 150...

www.bonsainut.com

Thanks!

 

[GailC]

Thank you .... just went over and both sizes are sold out! Will keep looking!

Thats not surprising. I actually ordered mine a month ago.
Looks like you're found another good option though.