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

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Watering

Resume regular watering as buds show signs of life.

Fertilization

Begin light fertilization with balanced or low-nitrogen mix.

Repotting

Best time for root pruning and repotting before active growth.

Pruning

Trim back weak or undesired shoots before sap rise.

Wiring

Ideal window for primary wiring—branches still flexible.

Bud Shoot Management

Remove excessively strong apical tips to balance vigor.

Pests Disease

Preventive spray for fungal spores or dormant pests.

Winter Protection

Remove protection gradually.

Wound Management

Apply cut paste to any significant pruning wounds.

Deadwood Carving

Safe to carve dry wood before sap rise.

Propagation

Take hardwood cuttings and root in a mist environment.

Development

Plan silhouette refinement.

Display

Optional for spring shows if growth has begun.

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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