Seasonal calendar · Juniperus procumbens

Procumbens Juniper Nana

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

Water thoroughly; roots now active. Allow slight drying between waterings.

Fertilization

Continue balanced fertilization.

Pruning

Pinch or prune back runners to maintain silhouette.

Wiring

Wire only soft growth; avoid older branches now hardening.

Bud Shoot Management

Pinch and directional trim where needed.

Pests Disease

Spider mites become more active—check undersides of foliage.

Summer Protection

Prepare shade cloth for hot summer exposure.

Deadwood Carving

Best done early in the morning; wood is dry but not brittle.

Propagation

Softwood cuttings possible.

Development

Focus on shoot selection and internode spacing.

Display

Good display season—vibrant color and compact form.

Paths onward

This speciesProcumbens Juniper NanaBack 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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