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

Maintain consistent moisture; avoid full drying.

Fertilization

Continue balanced feeding; watch for salt buildup.

Repotting

Not recommended now.

Pruning

Light cleanup and shoot control only.

Wiring

Remove wire from early spring if marks begin to form.

Bud Shoot Management

Begin thinning dense pads to improve airflow.

Pests Disease

Increase vigilance for spider mites.

Summer Protection

Prepare for heat and sun stress—monitor daily.

Wound Management

Only light touch-ups; major cuts should wait.

Deadwood Carving

Delay until less heat stress.

Propagation

Hormone-aided semi-hardwood cuttings possible.

Development

Focus on structure and pad layering.

Display

Good time for informal shows or photos.

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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