Procumbens Juniper shrub is native to the southern parts of Japan. Commonly known as the garden juniper, it is a fantastic species for bonsai. In Japan, they are not very common as bonsai as they are thought to be too easy to grow.
The juniper genus is made up of about 50 to 70 different species within the cypress family. They are evergreen coniferous trees or shrubs, which are very popular for Bonsai.

