Hello,
I have identified a Chinese? Juniper with fairly good traits that I have been attempting to air layer for the past two years. The previous summer, I managed to strike roots on 1/5 of my attempts, but it had already begun to brown off and has since died. This fall, I attempted ~10 additional layers, and each has either begun to brown, or has failed due to regrowth of the bark (this was actually cool, because it came back as a blood red color [see attached photos]). Perhaps the species is just difficult to layer? After some research, I am certain that it resembles a Kishu Juniper with a more blue-ish tint. The foliage certainly seems on-par with it. I will let you guys debate what you think it is.
FYI: Its not one of those arctic common junipers.
I have identified a Chinese? Juniper with fairly good traits that I have been attempting to air layer for the past two years. The previous summer, I managed to strike roots on 1/5 of my attempts, but it had already begun to brown off and has since died. This fall, I attempted ~10 additional layers, and each has either begun to brown, or has failed due to regrowth of the bark (this was actually cool, because it came back as a blood red color [see attached photos]). Perhaps the species is just difficult to layer? After some research, I am certain that it resembles a Kishu Juniper with a more blue-ish tint. The foliage certainly seems on-par with it. I will let you guys debate what you think it is.
FYI: Its not one of those arctic common junipers.
