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

Filter by concern

Watering

Water only when topsoil dries out—avoid saturation.

Fertilization

Final feeding early in this window—slow-release is ideal.

Pruning

Remove weak or unproductive shoots. Shape for silhouette.

Wiring

Ideal time to wire or adjust existing wiring without growth pressure.

Pests Disease

Spray with dormant oil or neem to clean lingering pests.

Winter Protection

Set up winter location, especially for container insulation.

Deadwood Carving

Finish dry wood work before rains begin in earnest.

Development

Secure all structural features before winter.

Display

OK for display, especially outdoors in fall color.

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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