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

Water less frequently as evapotranspiration slows.

Fertilization

Final feedings with potassium-rich fertilizer to harden growth.

Repotting

Not advised.

Pruning

Begin fall thinning and silhouette corrections.

Wiring

Ideal time for wiring lignified branches—growth has slowed.

Bud Shoot Management

Pinch strong terminals; direct energy to weaker zones.

Pests Disease

Clean up fallen debris to reduce disease.

Winter Protection

Begin prepping overwintering space.

Summer Protection

Remove shade screens.

Wound Management

Clean and seal any late-season pruning.

Deadwood Carving

Excellent time—sap is dropping, wood is drier.

Propagation

Collect seed or strike late cuttings if applicable.

Development

Begin setting structure for next season.

Display

Good time to show mature trees with strong late-season silhouette.

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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