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Blue Chip Juniper

Prostrate conifer used in cascades and mats; tolerant of pruning and shaping.

Seasonal Care Guide

Placement & Seasonal Notes

  • Placement: Full sun
  • Notes: Thrives in open exposure; avoid dense shade.
  • Winter: Hardy; shelter from drying winds.
  • Summer: Provide airflow to avoid fungal issues.

Leaf Traits

  • Persistence: Evergreen
  • Form: Conifer

Watering & Fertilization

  • Watering: Moderate
  • Notes: Avoid overwatering; use well-draining mix.
  • Season: Spring → Autumn
  • Fertilization: Balanced
  • Notes: Use mild fertilizer to avoid excessive shoot growth.

Training Techniques

  • Wiring: Spring or Autumn
  • Notes: Branches set slowly - longer wiring period needed.
  • Pruning: Structural in early spring, maintenance mid-season
  • Notes: Maintain silhouette by pinching tips.
  • Repotting: Every 3-5 years
  • Notes: Use coarse soil to maintain drainage.

Propagation

  • Method: Cuttings or seed
  • Notes: Cuttings take well in summer with bottom heat.

Zone 8b Considerations

Watch for spider mites (Jul-Aug); Prevent rot in wet Nov-Jan