This bonsai's shaping began in 2013 . During this time, the tree's canopy structure was changed several times, and it was repotted into containers of various proportions and designs. The plant's form imitates a conifer growing in its natural environment, whose look was shaped over time by rather harsh environmental conditions.
Juniper is an evergreen conifer that grows in nature as a shrub or low tree. This species is known for its high vitality; given the right conditions, it can live for several centuries. Accordingly, a bonsai created from it can live just as long with good care. In bonsai culture, this species is popular for its small needles, which allow the plant to look natural in a composition of any scale.
As a rule, the plant is exhibited annually at an event organized by the Japanese Embassy. At the exhibition, the tree is presented as an example of classic bonsai aesthetics.