Seasonal calendar · Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'

Himalayan 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

Reduce frequency slightly with cooler temperatures, but avoid dry soil.

Fertilization

Feed with low-nitrogen fertilizer to strengthen for winter.

Pruning

Clean out dead or diseased interior foliage.

Wiring

Good time to wire conifers—new growth has hardened.

Pests Disease

Inspect for scale and spider mites. Treat proactively.

Winter Protection

Start assessing winter shelter needs.

Wound Management

Treat any open cuts from cleaning or wiring.

Deadwood Carving

Safe window to resume jin/shari work.

Propagation

Late cuttings possible but lower success. Air layering may begin.

Development

Reinforce branch positions with wiring or guy-wires.

Display

Tree can be displayed outdoors in stable fall weather.

Paths onward

This speciesHimalayan 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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