Seasonal calendar · Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'

Creeping Juniper

The year for this species, phase by phase — what to watch and what to do as the season turns.

  • Late Dormancy02-15–03-10
  • Early Spring03-11–04-15
  • Mid Spring04-16–05-10
  • Late Spring05-11–05-31
  • Early Summer06-01–06-30
  • Mid Summer07-01–08-10
  • Late Summer08-11–08-31
  • Early Fall09-01–09-30
  • Mid Fall10-01–10-31
  • Late Fall11-01–11-15
  • Early Winter11-16–12-31
  • Mid Winter01-01–01-31
  • Late Winter02-01–02-14

Filter by concern

Watering

Watch closely—shallow pots dry fast in heat.

Fertilization

Pause if growth stalls in heat.

Repotting

Avoid.

Pruning

Very light touch-ups only.

Wiring

Monitor existing wire for bite, especially on fast growers.

Bud Shoot Management

Remove overextended shoots or reversions.

Pests Disease

High risk for spider mites—hose foliage gently to deter.

Summer Protection

Increase humidity around pot and use mulch or moss cover.

Wound Management

Don’t prune heavily in high heat.

Deadwood Carving

Only in shaded, cooled conditions.

Propagation

Difficult but possible with mist bench.

Development

Hold; avoid major shaping in heat.

Display

Indoor or shaded exhibition only.

Paths onward

This speciesCreeping JuniperBack to the folio — care sheet and year-wheel.The yearThe CalendarAll thirteen phases across every species at once.ReferenceThe Species LibraryA folio for every species the garden knows.
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