Young branches are easiest to shape because they're most pliable ... and removing any wire that could pierce the tree's bark. Your juniper bonsai needs four or more hours of daily sunlight ...

Goshin's creator died over 20 years ago but his remarkable work lives on with the precise directions he left behind.

They require expert care and mimic the shape of fully-sized trees. One of the couple's stolen trees is a Shimpaku Juniper - one of the most sought-after Bonsai types among collectors and enthusiasts.