I am looking for a little more information about this particular JBP cultivar.  I ordered the seeds tonight and so far I have only read that they are "grown for their upright style and shorter needles." 

Thanks.

I bought a Sanshu variety from Meehan's a few years ago.  The needle color seemed a bit lighter than standard JBPs, and probably a little more dense growth.  It had a thin trunk so I planted it in the yard and it seems pretty vigorous.  Beyond that, there's not much more I can say when it comes to unique traits.

They are sprouting.  I can't wait to cut 'em. 

I am however, a little disappointed.  I was reading at a different forum that these should not be any different than any of the other JBP I have according to Al Keppler. 

I also saw there that he said that only a few would ever make good bonsai.  I am curious as to what percentage will make good bonsai.

Jase,

I think the question was whether or not Sanshu is true to seed.  It's my understanding that some JBP are more readily/easily reproduced from seed than others.  Looking for seeds/cones from good parent trees that exhibit the bark/needle characteristics you're looking for is the real trick.

Dallas Bonsai is run by Fred Meyer.