Itoigawa Shimpaku, #2344

From GSBF 2023 Rendezvous—Round Valley Nursery, $65. Pre-bonsai, great trunk movement. Will style some in 2024, Shari, root development and may repot in a larger pot with wood compost: pumice: manure. Much fertilizer this growing season.

May 2024 Pre-Styling

July 2025 Yellowing Foliage — overwatering and due for a repot

Itoigawa junipers, like other junipers, may exhibit yellowing foliage as a natural part of their growth cycle, particularly in the interior of the plant. This is often a process of shedding older needles (toya) as the tree prioritizes stronger, external foliage. However, yellowing can also indicate issues like overwatering, root problems, or insufficient sunlight.