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

Increase frequency as foliage becomes more active.

Fertilization

Feed every two weeks with low-nitrogen bonsai fertilizer.

Repotting

Complete any remaining transplants before root stress sets in.

Pruning

Begin light tip pruning for refinement.

Wiring

Continue wiring secondary branches; monitor for bite.

Bud Shoot Management

Pinch overly vigorous terminal shoots.

Pests Disease

Watch for aphids, rust, and juniper scale.

Wound Management

Seal fresh cuts to prevent dieback.

Deadwood Carving

Use lime sulfur after carving to bleach and preserve.

Propagation

Still viable to strike cuttings with rooting hormone.

Development

Emphasize pad spacing and branch refinement.

Display

Display-ready specimens may be shown now.

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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