Hollywood Juniper, Twisted Juniper 'Torulosa (aka Kaizuka)' (Juniperus chinensis

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PotEmUp Fremont, CA(Zone 9a) Nov 21, 2003

Common name: Hollywood Juniper, Twisted Juniper 'Torulosa (aka Kaizuka)'
Family: Cupressaceae
Genus: Juniperus
Species chinensis

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/54173/

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Dec 02, 2003

Wow! Sure can see where it gets its name! Is it a stump or still a tree? Interesting addition to a landscape.

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PotEmUp Fremont, CA(Zone 9a) Dec 02, 2003

This is still growing. Just another angle on http://plantsdatabase.com/showpicture/30827/ I agree with your enthusiasm for interesting bark and structure. This one is in a local park and probably about 25 years old.

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Dec 02, 2003

Ah! Now I see. I'll have to watch for Hollywood. I love plants with special features! Thanks for sending the other picture again. If I had just checked the plants database, I would have known! DUH!

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BastetMau Citrus Heights, CA(Zone 9a) Dec 08, 2003

Amazing, what a totaly cool trunk. I will definately keep an eye out for that Juniper. A Bonsai baby for sure.

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grae51 Saint Cloud, FL Mar 24, 2005

How would you get a bonsai from a Hollywood? I have 2, around 6 ft high...Gary

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PotEmUp Fremont, CA(Zone 9a) Mar 25, 2005

For bonsai, I believe you would start with something much smaller. The plant here was likely not intentionally distressed, but being at the entrance to the local "swim lagoon" it was probably picked upon by patrons. If you want bonsai, try this one from the bonsai exhibit at Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

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