[ID] conifer gifted from the big green shed

[Raymond B]

Hi all, I got this little tree for my birthday back in January and I would love to make it into something a little more interesting than what it is right now. To start out, could I get some help with the ID? I will then make another thread on its progression.
I'm happy to provide more photos too!

[Ryceman3]

It's a juniper chinensis aka Shimpaku Juniper I would say. The scale foliage is a giveaway.

[Raymond B]

Ah thanks, too easy

[shibui]

Agree with Ryceman.
Shimpaku are quite slow growing so don't expect this to take off or develop into a massive trunk any time soon.
If you search for images of shimpaku bonsai you will notice that a lot of them feature dead wood and fantastic twisted and curled trunks and branches because that's how they look in the high mountains where they naturally grow.

[Raymond B]

Thanks Shibui, I'm going to need some patience with this one then

[peterb]

Hi Raymond
I would go a bit more than some patience, you'll need alot of patience cheers
Peterb

[Raymond B]

Hi Raymond
I would go a bit more than some patience, you'll need alot of patience cheers
Peterb

Haha, yeah...