Kishu Chinese Juniper

Juniperus chinesis 'Kishu Shimpaku'

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Increase watering as buds swell; avoid waterlogging.

Begin light feeding with low-nitrogen fertilizer.

Best window for root pruning and repotting.

Remove any winter dieback, shape with caution.

Begin structural wiring if tree responds well to repotting.

Check for spider mites; they reappear early.

Wind protection still necessary.

Seal large wounds post-prune.

Suitable time for carving older jins/shari.

Root semi-hardwood cuttings if desired.

Transition to growth phase.