Out of my comfort zone.

[Carol 83]

I don't know what to say Carol.

Just remember, I didn't choose them! Just trying not to kill them.

 

[Carol 83]

I've found junipers to be pretty relaxed when it comes to timing.
With some exceptions, like communis junipers.

I repot them when it feels like spring.
As for pruning, I'd do that after the first flush of growth has halted.
Wiring can be done throughout the year, but large bends are best saved for dormancy and be careful when you wire in the growing season because the bark can easily slip.

Good advice, thank you. This Juniper stuff is all new to me.

 

[Japonicus]

It's in the same pot and soil it was in two years ago. I haven't done anything with it. The reason I wanted to repot it is because the squirrels dug it half-way out and it needs to be settled back in properly.

That makes sense.
Accounts for the perculation

 

[Eckhoffw]

Good advice, thank you. This Juniper stuff is all new to me.

I would think repotting now is about perfect timing in your neck of the woods.
Make sure to anchor/wire down your tree well. No movement means less root disturbance. I’m sure you know good general repotting procedure.
I’m sure you will succeed!

 

[Carol 83]

Make sure to anchor/wire down your tree well.

I do, the squirrel's here are wicked about trying to dig trees up!

I’m sure you will succeed!

Thanks!

 

[Michigan Tree Murderer]

So here they are. The first is the misguided birthday gift and the second is from the guy in the white van.

Nice! White van guy has great candy.

 

[Carol 83]

Nice! White van guy has great candy.

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I know it's an old joke but on vacation there really was a guy in an empty lot with a white van and a Bonsai Tree sign. He had them on benches, so no "come see what I have in my van" sort of stuff. We did see a police officer there shortly there after and he was gone when we went by again.

 

[Michigan Tree Murderer]

I know it's an old joke but on vacation there really was a guy in an empty lot with a white van and a Bonsai Tree sign. He had them on benches, so no "come see what I have in my van" sort of stuff. We did see a police officer there shortly there after and he was gone when we went by again.

Cool, I get it. If I see a sale at a white van & everyone has pants on, I know it's legit. I can also tell if he sells ganja.

Junipers have really cool bark. I have two also. Reminds me, I need to get some copper spray.

 

[Japonicus]

I need to get some copper spray

Phyton27 is the best copper concentrate IMO, but
Mancozeb is my go to juniper spray for most diseases, including juniper tip blight.

 

[Japonicus]

I do, the squirrel's here are wicked about trying to dig trees up!

Thanks!

You have mean squirrels.
Maybe time to start feeding them at a far end of the property?

 

[nuttiest]

Phyton27 is the best copper concentrate IMO, but
Mancozeb is my go to juniper spray for most diseases, including juniper tip blight.

hi japonicus, how do I treat juniper that turns brown from cutting, but returns to green after that - how to know if it is blight

 

[Carol 83]

Maybe time to start feeding them at a far end of the property?

That would end in divorce.

 

[Japonicus]

hi japonicus, how do I treat juniper that turns brown from cutting, but returns to green after that - how to know if it is blight

I suppose this could benefit Carols thread eventually, but the only thing that should turn brown
from cutting, is what's been cut off unless you're sheering.
Tip blight does not return green.

 

[jandslegate]

I know, guess he watched The Karate Kid one too many times!

Hey now, don't knock Karate Kid. That's how Bjorn started!