Juniper Shrubs How To Take Care Of Junipers

Junipers need little to no pruning so that plants retain their natural form. In early spring, cut out any dead branches, trim back errant growth and lightly shape as needed. Keep up with light pruning as young plants grow to keep them compact and healthy.

What is the best fertilizer for junipers?
How do you make junipers greener?
How often should juniper be watered?
Can junipers be cut back?
How do you keep junipers healthy?
Is Miracle Gro good for junipers?
Are junipers poisonous?
How do you keep junipers small?
Why do junipers turn yellow?
How do you speed up juniper growth?
Does Juniper need full sun?
Is Juniper easy to grow?

What is the best fertilizer for junipers?

Incorporate fertilizer into the soil or spread it around the plant, but avoid directly placing fertilizer into the planting hole. Established junipers will benefit from a complete fertilizer such as 16-4-8 or 12-4-8 applied at a rate of 1/2 lb. per 100 square feet in early spring and again in late summer.

How do you make junipers greener?

Fertilize juniper plants in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to flush with a slow-release shrub & tree food. Alternatively, you can feed with a natural or organic plant food, preferably one that contains iron for deep greening.

How often should juniper be watered?

Water newly planted junipers twice a week when there is no rainfall for the first two months. Junipers need weekly watering for the first summer to develop an extensive root system. After the first summer, most junipers can rely on natural rainfall and fog for moisture.

Can junipers be cut back?

Junipers are hardy shrubs that can take severe pruning, but it is possible to kill them by pruning them back too far. ... They can be pruned at any time, but do heavy pruning in winter or early spring before growth starts. If the juniper is severely overgrown, it may be preferable to replace it.

How do you keep junipers healthy?

Junipers need air flow to avoid fungal disorders, so cleaning up around the shrubs and pruning out any dead wood is important. It is also important to keep branches dry during warmer weather, so avoid overhead water or watering too often during the summer.

Is Miracle Gro good for junipers?

Where do I apply Miracle-Gro Miracid Plant Food for junipers? The ground, the branches, or both? Miracle-Gro Miracid Plant Food can be applied to both leaves and soil. You should just wet the leaves and soak the soil around the plants for best results.

Are junipers poisonous?

All juniper berries contain the powerful oil Thujone. This oil can cause stomach upset, diarrhea, and kidney problems when ingested in large quantities. ... The common juniper, Juniperus communis, is the variety most often used to make gin, medicines, and food dishes, as it is considered safe for human consumption.

How do you keep junipers small?

You'll need to start selectively pruning a juniper bush by trimming back each branch's terminal tip. This will reduce the length and weight of the branch, making it less likely to pull out from the trunk. You can also use an arbor tie to attach sagging branches to the central trunk.

Why do junipers turn yellow?

Numerous mineral deficiencies cause a yellowing of foliage, especially in junipers, because the acidic soil they prefer reduces the amount of nutrients readily available. ... A lack of iron causes the entire juniper bush to yellow, while manganese and zinc discolor the top portion of the plant.

How do you speed up juniper growth?

The healthier the tree, the better and faster it will grow. In general, junipers thrive in full sun to partial shade, depending on the species, and with regular watering.

Does Juniper need full sun?

Plant juniper shrubs in a location with full sun or light shade. When they get too much shade, the branches spread apart in an effort to let more sunlight in, and the damage to their shape can't be repaired. Junipers grow in any type of soil as long as it is well-drained.

Is Juniper easy to grow?

When planted right and in the right spot, Juniper trees are exceptionally easy to grow. ... Juniper trees tolerates a wide range of soils, including clay, however prefer a well-drained sandy clay or loam.