Blue Star Juniper

Juniperus squamata

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

Feed with low-nitrogen fertilizer to strengthen for winter.

Clean out dead or diseased interior foliage.

Good time to wire conifers—new growth has hardened.

Inspect for scale and spider mites. Treat proactively.

Start assessing winter shelter needs.

Treat any open cuts from cleaning or wiring.

Safe window to resume jin/shari work.

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

Reinforce branch positions with wiring or guy-wires.

Tree can be displayed outdoors in stable fall weather.