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046-JuniperChinese-002
Chinese Juniper 2
Kishu Shimpaku
Pre-Bonsai
Tree facts
- Acquired
- 2024-06-04
- Training started
- 2024-06-10
- Origin
- 2020-04-01
- Last touched
- 2026-06-12
- Container
- —
- Style
- —
- Size
- —
- Exhibition-ready
- No
Sourced from Evergreen Gardenworks
Current care
Mid Summer- Watering
- High-frequency watering; early morning preferred.
- Fertilization
- Continue nitrogen-based feeding if pushing growth.
- Pruning
- Avoid heavy cuts; tip pruning only.
- Wiring
- Inspect for wire bite, remove or adjust if needed.
- Bud Shoot Management
- Manage sun exposure for internal buds.
- Pests Disease
- Aphids, mites, fungal spots common—treat proactively.
- Summer Protection
- Essential; shade cloth or dappled sun recommended.
- Propagation
- Try semi-hardwood cuttings with rooting hormone.
- Development
- Allow vigor to store energy for fall.