This juniper bonsai tree is one of the all time favorite bonsai trees to grow. This is the Japanese bonsai that was made famous by the movie karate kid. The karate kid bonsai tree is an easy tree to care for and one that all beginners should consider buying at some point in time or even as their first bonsai. If you are a collector you should add this juniper to your collection of outdoor trees.

This dwarf Juniper from Japan is still the most popular evergreen in the U.S. When we think of a traditional bonsai and what it looks like this is the shape most people think of.

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The plant term or proper name is "Juniper Procumbens Nana." They are very hardy, long-lived, and tolerate many adverse conditions. The juniper shown here is trained in the traditional Japanese style.

The advantage to using a juniper for a bonsai tree is because of the degree of its hardiness, this tree can remain indoors in a room that doesn't get too hot or outdoors permanently. If outdoors in the winter months it should not be subject to very cold freezing winds.

One of the most important aspects of growing Juniper bonsai trees outdoors is that the root ball, along with newly wired or trained karate kid tree should be carefully protected from frost. If you are wanting to grow it indoors only do so for a few months at a time and not in a room that gets too warm.

Bonsai Equipment

bonsai tool sets - if your are serious about bonsai then you will need the proper tools to trim and prune your tree correctly.
bonsai pots - needed when you are repotting to a larger size or you have purchased a tree on sale and it doesn't come with chinese pottery (usually because of free shipping discount)
plant grow lights - ideal for people that want to grow their own trees from kits or seeds
bonsai tree fertilizer - needed for growing healthy trees and plants
bonsai tree soil - needed for repotting all trees and shrubs
humidity drip trays - trays help keep moisture around the tree for a proper growing environment and save your furniture from drips.

These medium sized dwarf junipers from Japan are the most popular evergreen in the United States. When we think of a traditional bonsai and what it should look like, we think of a Juniper Procumbens Nana which is the proper term. The karate kid tree is and impressive, trouble-free evergreen and an excellent choice to display in your home or on a patio.