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 sparingly, only when soil is nearly dry to the touch.

Repotting

Prepare tools and soil mix for upcoming repotting season.

Pruning

Avoid major pruning; dormant foliage doesn’t recover well.

Wiring

Check for wire bite on previously wired branches.

Pests Disease

Monitor for scale insects or spider mites overwintering in bark.

Winter Protection

Keep out of strong wind/freeze exposure; protect roots from ice.

Wound Management

Avoid making cuts in cold conditions.

Deadwood Carving

Can be done now if temperatures allow safe handling.

Propagation

Not suitable.

Development

Observe branch line and growth for early planning.

Display

Avoid; tree is visually dormant.

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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