Identification: Can you help identify this plant?

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  1. Brandon

    Brandon Member

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    Hey everyone, I'm new to the art of Bonzai, I bought this tree today and didn't get a chance to ask the salesman what kind of Bonzai tree it is. I also did not recieve any information with the tree upon purchase. Here is a picture of the tree, I hope you can help cause I dont want it to die.
     

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    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    looks like a type of juniper to me
     
  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Juniperus procumbens.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Could also be one of the juvenile foliage cultivars of Juniperus chinensis. Some of these are also used for bonsai.

    Make sure it is in well-drained gritty soil (NOT peaty), and if there is a layer of stones glued on the top of the pot, remove them so that soil inspection and watering can be done properly.
     
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    Thanks guys, I really appreciate your help, it sounds like you've been doing this for a while.
     

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