How to maintain the health of Western collected juniper

[Cajunrider]

Later this year or early in 2024 I will receive this wonderful western juniper that was collected for me in a tree swap. I have been told that keeping western juniper healthy will be difficult for where I live (US South) and where I am going to be (US East). I now would like to get advice on the best regimen to keep my tree healthy.

 

[Dav4]

Later this year or early in 2024 I will receive this wonderful western juniper that was collected for me in a tree swap. I have been told that keeping western juniper healthy will be difficult for where I live (US South) and where I am going to be (US East). I now would like to get advice on the best regimen to keep my tree healthy.
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I’d reach out to @markyscott . He successfully kept CA collected junipers in Houston for several years before heading to VA and can probably give you some pointers. I’m going to guess that large, aggregate inorganic soil and timely anti fungal treatments are a must. Nice tree! Good luck with it.

 

[Salvarez]

Beautiful tree.

 

[czaczaja]

Amazing specimen. Is the discoloration due to time of year?

 

[Cajunrider]

Amazing specimen. Is the discoloration due to time of year?

I don't know. The collector has kept it for me from collection earlier in the year to assure survival. He said the tree is healthy now and I trust him.