Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Chirimen' Hinoki Cypress
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Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Chirimen’ is a dwarf hinoki cypress with rather unusual foliage. ‘Chirimen’ sends up small shoots of unusual, compact growth that is quite attractive in the landscape. ‘Chirimen’ is a great option for a centerpiece in small rock gardens or fairy gardens. Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Chirimen’ was named for the silk fabric that is used to make kimonos.
10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 2-4 feet
Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku'
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Juniperus chinensis ‘Shimpaku’, commonly known as Shimpaku Juniper, is one of the most respected and widely grown Chinese junipers in cultivation. Valued for its refined foliage, rugged character, and long-term durability, Shimpaku is equally suited for bonsai training and landscape use, making it one of the most versatile evergreen conifers available.
At Maple Ridge Nursery, Shimpaku is grown for strong root systems, balanced branching, and reliable performance across a wide range of climates.
Growth Habit & Mature Size
Shimpaku Juniper is a slow to moderate growing evergreen with a naturally irregular, layered habit. When planted in the landscape, it typically matures to 4 to 6 feet tall and wide, though size and form can be easily managed through pruning.
Its flexible branching structure allows it to be shaped, trained, or maintained naturally, making it suitable for both formal garden designs and informal plantings.
Foliage Characteristics
Shimpaku features fine, scale-like foliage with a dense, compact texture and deep green color that holds year-round. Unlike many other junipers, established plants produce very little sharp juvenile growth, resulting in a softer appearance that is ideal for close viewing and detailed shaping.
Bark & Seasonal Interest
As it matures, Shimpaku develops naturally exfoliating bark, revealing layered tones of gray, tan, and reddish brown. This peeling bark adds age and character over time, enhancing its value as a specimen plant and contributing to its reputation as a premier bonsai variety.
Sun, Soil & Water Requirements
Sun Tolerance: Partial Sun
Soil: Well-drained soil is essential
Water: Moderate water; drought tolerant once established
Shimpaku Juniper performs best in partial sun and in soils that drain freely. Shimpaku should never be planted in areas where water remains standing for extended periods.
Cold Hardiness & Reliability
Shimpaku is cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 and highly tolerant of heat, wind, and dry conditions. Once established, it is a low-maintenance evergreen with strong resistance to common juniper pests and diseases when grown in proper conditions.
Landscape & Bonsai Uses
Shimpaku is commonly used as premier bonsai material. It can be used as an accent plant in Japanese inspired gardens. Shimpaku is a good option for rock gardens, slopes, and raised beds. Shimpaku is a specimen evergreen great for year-round interest.
Why Choose Shimpaku Juniper from Maple Ridge Nursery?
Shimpaku Juniper offers a rare combination of refined appearance, toughness, and adaptability. Whether grown as a bonsai or planted in the landscape, it develops character with age and remains visually strong in every season.
Our trees are carefully selected and grown to ensure healthy roots, true cultivar identity, and reliable establishment—so they arrive ready to thrive.
Pinus thunbergii 'Kyokko yatsubusa' Japanese Black Pine
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Pinus thunbergii ‘Kyokko yatsubusa’ is a Japanese black pine that is known for its rough, cork bark that it develops with age. ‘Kyokko yatsubusa’ has medium green needles with medium length similar to many other Japanese black pine cultivars. ‘Kyokko yatsubusa’ has a dwarf-like growth habit that does not get very tall. In fact, much of ‘Kyokko yatsubusa’s growth is lateral. Due to its dwarf stature and attractive, rough bark ‘Kyokko yatsubusa’ is most commonly used as a bonsai plant and is highly sought after by bonsai enthusiasts.
10 Year Size: Height: 2-4 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Pinus parviflora 'Goldylocks' Golden Japanese White Pine
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Pinus parviflora ‘Goldylocks’ is a dwarf Japanese white pine with golden variegation to otherwise green foliage. ‘Goldylocks’ is a short, upright growing pine that shouldn’t reach more than 4 feet at maturity if that. The golden color is best displayed in nearly full sun situations. ‘Goldylocks’ is also known for its small, attractive cones. ‘Goldylocks’ is most likely synonymous with Pinus Parviflora ‘Tenysu kazu’, however there is enough conflicting information that we keep both varieties labelled separately. Pictures were taken from our ‘Goldylocks’ growing in heavy shade. Notice the lack of golden color. This emphasizes the need for mostly sun in order to maximize golden color.10 Year Size: Height: 2-4 feet Width: 1-2 feet
Cryptomeria japonica 'Rasen' Twisted Japanese Cedar
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Cryptomeria japonica ‘Rasen’ is one of the coolest conifers that we grow. The needles on this fast growing Japanese cedar spiral around the branches giving the branches a twisted appearance. ‘Rasen’ has an open branching form that is quite attractive as it ages. 10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 3-6 feetColor: GreenSun Tolerance: Partial
Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana'
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Cryptomeria japonica ‘Elegans nana’ is tightly compact and tends to grow with clumps of foliage. The small cones are abundant and very attractive. The cones first appear in fall as a very light almost lime green that contrast to the dark green foliage making 'Elegans Nana' one of the most interesting plants in the Autumn garden. During winter the cones turn first gold, then brown and during colder winters in the south, the foliage will bronze sometimes taking on an almost purple cast. Then in spring you get the same effect as fall when the new growth emerges lime green against the dark older foliage. It will grow equally well in the full sun of Georgia or in very dark shade and provide interest all year long, making this one of the most versatile conifers and one of my favorites.10 year size: Height: 2-3 Feet Width: 1-2 FeetColor: GreenSun Tolerance: Full
Pinus thunbergii 'Banshosho' Dwarf Japanese Black Pine
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Pinus thunbergii 'Banshosho' is a great dwarf form of Japanese black pine growing more wide than tall especially when young, Beautiful thick candles put on a spectacular show in spring. Lighter green younger needles and darker green older needles add to the beauty. 'Banshosho' ages gracefully becoming slightly more upright with age and transforming into a fantastic garden specimen.
10 year size: Height: 2-3 Feet Width: 3-5 Feet
Pinus strobus 'Squiggles' Twisted Eastern White Pine
$39.00
Pinus strobus 'Squiggles' is a dwarf Eastern White Pine with short needles that twist around and around. This is a super cool little pine with blue-green color and small stature. The unique needles of 'Squiggles' makes it a highly sought after pine for most gardeners and collectors. 'Squiggles' is a perfect companion plant for any garden or landscape.
10 Year Size: Height: 2-3 feet Width: 2-3 feet
Pinus strobus 'Niagara Falls' Dwarf Eastern White Pine
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Pinus strobus 'Niagara Falls' was found as a sport on Pinus strobus ‘Pendula’ in 1998 by Mike and Ken Yeager of Hickory Hollow Nursery. ’Niagara Falls’ was selected as the collector conifer of the year in 2009. The compact habit and weeping branches help to show of the spectacular two toned needles. ‘Niagara Falls’ ages gracefully with each plant becoming a unique flowing specimen.
10 year size: Height: 2-3 Feet Width: 4-6 Feet
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Whorl'
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Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Golden Whorl’ has flat sprays of yellow foliage that display on mahogany colored contorted branches. The growth habit is loosely pyramidal and upright. Interesting fasciations appear on the terminal shoots of most branches giving this plant a very interesting texture. Foliage has bronze overtones in winter. 10 year size: Height: 2-3 Feet Width: 1-2 FeetColor: Yellow-GreenSun Tolerance: Full
Pinus strobus 'Horsford' Dwarf Eastern White Pine
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Pinus strobus ‘Horsford’ is an excellent little dwarf selection of Eastern White Pine. ‘Horsford’ has a dense growth habit that results in a tight, flat dwarf. ‘Horsford’ has small, blue-green needles that are very attractive in the landscape. ‘Horsford’ is the perfect little white pine for rock gardens or as a companion plant in a larger landscape. 10 Year Size: Height: 1-2 feet Width: 1-2 feet
Pinus parviflora 'Adcock's Dwarf' Dwarf Japanese White Pine
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For a gardener with patience this very dwarf Japanese white pine can become the star of the garden. This plant was found in England at Hillier's Nursery in the 1960's and named for the head propagator at the time, Graham Adcock. Growing only 1 to 2 inches per year Adcock's dwarf is often used in rock gardens, miniature train gardens and for bonsai. The very short dark blue-green needles are in perfect proportion to the small plant giving even a young specimen the appearance of a very old tree.
10 year size: Height: 1-2 Feet Width: 1-2 Feet
Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' Korean Fir
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Abies koreana ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’ is a striking Korean fir with silver-white needles that curl around the branches. ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’ has an upright, conical form that develops into a medium sized tree at maturity. ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’ is very slow growing especially when young, but this tree is certainly worth the wait.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 3-5 feet
Pinus strobus 'Bennett O.D.' Variegated Eastern White Pine
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Pinus strobus 'Bennett O.D.' is a variegated Eastern White Pine with stunning yellow color especially in the spring. This makes this pine stand out above all others in the garden. 'Bennett O.D.' has an upright growth habit but shouldn't grow taller than about 8 feet at maturity making it a great tree for any landscape. The O.D. stands for Oculus Draconis, but this tree should not be confused with Pinus densiflora 'Oculus Draconis' although they both have similar Dragon's Eye golden variegation.
10 Year Size: Height:6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Juniperus horizontalis 'Icee blue' Blue Juniper Groundcover
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Juniperus horizontalis ‘Icee blue’ is a perfect ground cover for small spaces, never getting more than a few inches tall and a few feet wide. The light blue color of this plant is what attracts us to it and gives it its name. ‘Icee blue’ is the the perfect plant for filling in spots throughout the garden while also providing excellent color.
10 Year Size: Height: 2-4 inches Width: 2-3 feet
Color: Blue
Sun Tolerance: Full
Pinus thunbergii 'Yatsubusa' Dwarf Japanese Black Pine
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Pinus thunbergii 'Yatsubusa' is a dwarf Japanese black pine with attractive emerald green needles. 'Yatsubusa' will grow into a compact shrub only getting to be about four feet tall at maturity. 'Yatsubusa' is an excellent Japanese black pine for compact spaces.
10 Year Size: Height: 3-4 feet Width: 4-5 feet