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; allow surface to dry between waterings.

Fertilization

Finish all feeding by mid-month.

Repotting

No.

Pruning

Finish structural and silhouette work.

Wiring

Continue wiring; ideal window for structural bends.

Bud Shoot Management

Monitor for dormant bud positioning.

Pests Disease

Clean and treat soil to prevent overwintering pests.

Winter Protection

Begin mulch or cold frame setup for root protection.

Wound Management

Seal larger pruning wounds as growth ceases.

Deadwood Carving

Lime sulfur dry wood for winter.

Propagation

End of viable cutting season.

Development

Final visual refinements before rest.

Display

Beautiful blue or green foliage makes fall display attractive.

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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