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.
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 '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
Mystery Conifer
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Receive a Mystery Conifer from Maple Ridge Nursery! You can select a one time purchase or subscribe to our Mystery Conifer Club and receive periodic trees at your chosen intervals. We have both grafted conifers and conifers grown on their own roots. Rooted Mystery Conifers may include Hinoki Cypresses, Deodara Cedars, Japanese Cedars, Junipers, Arborvitaes and more! Grafted Conifers will typically be rare pines such as Japanese Red, White, or Black Pines or Eastern White Pines. These grafted conifers could also include various spruce and fir species such as Norway Spruce or Korean Firs. There are just so many options, its time to see which one you'll get!
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
Pinus densiflora 'Low Glow' Dwarf Japanese Red Pine
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Pinus densiflora ‘Low Glow’ is a Japanese Red Pine with an extremely dense habit. True to its name, ‘Low Glow’ grows very close to the ground and will only reach about 1 or 2 feet tall at maturity. The growth habit of this short pine is very compact and will form a short and wide mound at maturity. The foliage of this red pine is typically green with a golden hue. 10 Year Size: Height: 1-2 Feet Width: 4-6 Feet
Thujopsis dolobrata 'Nana'
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Thujopsis dolobrata ‘Nana’ is a wonderful flat topped shrub that is perfectly happy in full sun in all but the hottest climates of its range (prefers part shade in the southern U.S.) or in almost full shade. The coarse scaled foliage is dark green on top with silver backing and provides great texture in the landscape. 10 year size: Height: 4-6 Feet Width: 3-4 FeetColor: GreenSun Tolerance: Partial
Pinus strobus 'Sea Urchin' Dwarf Eastern White Pine
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Pinus strobus ‘Sea Urchin’ is a fantastic dwarf Eastern white pine. ‘Sea Urchin’ is one of the very smallest and slowest growing of the dwarf versions of Pinus strobus. ‘Sea Urchin’ only grows about an inch or two per year and develops into a perfectly rounded, tiny specimen. ‘Sea Urchin’ also has exceptional silvery blue-green color. The small stature of ‘Sea Urchin’ make it the perfect plant for a rock garden or fairy garden. ‘Sea Urchin’ was discovered as a seedling in the 1970s by Dr. Sydney Waxman. 10 Year Size: Height 1-2 feet Width: 1-2 feet
Pinus parviflora 'Azuma'
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Pinus parviflora ‘Azuma’ is a dwarf Japanese white pine that is excellent for bonsai or rock gardens. ‘Azuma’ is known for its short, blue needles that slightly curl around the branches. ‘Azuma’ stays very short even at maturity, developing into a small dense tree. 10 Year Size: Height: 2-4 feet Width: 1-2 feet
Picea orientalis 'Skylands'
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Picea orientalis ‘Skylands’ is an awesome, upright growing oriental spruce. The new growth of ‘Skylands’ glows a golden yellow, while the older foliage appears a darker green. ‘Skylands’ will mature to roughly ten feet tall in ten years and becomes quite sun tolerant with age.
10 year size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Maple Ridge Nursery Gift Card
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Give the Gift of Japanese Maples and Conifers
Want to give the gift of a Japanese maple, but you don't know what to get? Get a Maple Ridge Nursery Gift Card and assure that your loved one gets the perfect tree for their style and their yard.
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Pinus strobus 'Uconn' Eastern White Pine
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Pinus strobus 'Uconn' is a dense growing Eastern White Pine with soft blue-green foliage. 'Uconn' is a fast grower that maintains a dense structure as it grows.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 5-7 feet
Pinus strobus 'Merrimack' Dwarf Eastern White Pine
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Pinus strobus 'Merrimack' is a dwarf variety of Eastern White Pine. Being an Eastern White Pine, 'Merrimack' is quite hardy in nearly every zone in America. This dwarf pine is a great addition to nearly every garden in America as it stays quite small and rounded. The light green foliage is very attractive and distinct from other evergreen varieties. 'Merrimack' typically grows larger than Pinus strobus 'Horsford' but stays smaller than Pinus strobus 'Nana'.
Pinus strobus 'Elkin's Dwarf' Dwarf Eastern White Pine
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Pinus strobus 'Elkin's Dwarf' is a dwarf Eastern White Pine with a very dense and compact habit. The foliage on 'Elkin's Dwarf' is an attractive blue, green color. The compact and dense stature of this dwarf pine tree make it work in nearly any landscape.
10 Year Size: Height: 1-2 feet Width: 1-2 feet
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Kings Gold' Golden Thread Branch False Cypress
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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Kings Gold' is a golden thread branch cypress with excellent golden yellow color. This cypress grows in a rounded mounding form. 'Kings Gold' is an excellent golden conifer for small borders and areas in the landscape. The golden yellow color really shines in the landscape.
10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 3-5 feet
Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot Spire' Columnar Arborvitae
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$75.00
Thuja occidentalis ‘Degroot Spire’ is an arborvitae that can be used in any landscape. This is the most columnar plant that we grow at Maple Ridge Nursery. ‘Degroot Spire’ will reach 12-14 feet tall over 10 years while only getting about 2 feet wide. This makes this plant excellent for slender spaces. ‘Degroot Spire’ can also handle the sun very well even in hotter climates.
10 Year Size: Height: 12-14 feet Width: 1-2 feet
Color: Green
Sun Tolerance: Full