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Juniper Bonsai Care
One of the most popular types of bonsai trees is the juniper a firm favorite of many bonsai enthusiasts. However, there is a huge selection of different types of trees to choose from, all equally beautiful. The juniper is one of the low growing varieties, producing lush greenery. This type of tree offers the choice of being able to grow it indoors or outdoors.
Juniper bonsai care is quite easily followed with just a few important rules to ensure a healthy, long living, happy tree. Where some trees need semi-shade, this particular species loves lots of bright light with a minimum of four hours direct sunlight a day. The best age to go for when choosing a tree is between three and seven years of age. Ask the age of the tree when visiting your local garden center. If buying through a mail order service or online, make sure the company can deliver overnight to ensure a healthy tree.
There is the option of buying a young juniper tree so that you can prune and train the tree yourself. The older ones will have been pruned and trained for years. Whether you choose young or old, it is personal choice. Training a young tree will need years of patience to get your tree to the desired style you want. Don’t forget juniper trees need lots of water as well as sun.
If you provide proper juniper bonsai care, you will find over the years it grows into a magnificent work of art. This variety of tree grows with outstanding beauty, remaining green throughout the year. Placing the tree in a humidity tray will always ensure the tree has the right levels of humidity important for healthy growth.
As an example, the Green Mound Chinese Juniper is a type of conifer from Japan and this particular tree grows best in a 5 zone. This type of juniper tree will grow best in full sun to semi-shade. Make sure to use liquid fertilizer and feed on a monthly basis using liquid food to ensure the best results and produce a happy, healthy, thriving tree.
If the time comes that you would like to re-pot your juniper tree, this is best done in early spring. This is normally done after it has been in the same pot for between two to three years. This is a simple, easy task to do. Gently remove the plant and root ball from the container. If the tree has been wired, simply clip the wire and gently remove.
The next step is to trim the root ball using sharp scissors, taking the bulk off from the sides and bottom, usually to about one half inch. Then replant your juniper in a clean pot, using well drained soil. After re-potting, it is best to leave the tree in a shaded area for four weeks, and then start feeding with liquid food.
Juniper bonsai care, following simple steps, is easy to do. Pruning the tree is best done in late spring and early summer months. When new growth is about one inch, using your fingers and thumb, pinch back to about one half inch. A slight tug will often do the job. This process should be done as and when necessary until around mid-September. Remember all the different juniper type trees need their own individual attention.
Juniper bonsai care is quite easily followed with just a few important rules to ensure a healthy, long living, happy tree. Where some trees need semi-shade, this particular species loves lots of bright light with a minimum of four hours direct sunlight a day. The best age to go for when choosing a tree is between three and seven years of age. Ask the age of the tree when visiting your local garden center. If buying through a mail order service or online, make sure the company can deliver overnight to ensure a healthy tree.
There is the option of buying a young juniper tree so that you can prune and train the tree yourself. The older ones will have been pruned and trained for years. Whether you choose young or old, it is personal choice. Training a young tree will need years of patience to get your tree to the desired style you want. Don’t forget juniper trees need lots of water as well as sun.
If you provide proper juniper bonsai care, you will find over the years it grows into a magnificent work of art. This variety of tree grows with outstanding beauty, remaining green throughout the year. Placing the tree in a humidity tray will always ensure the tree has the right levels of humidity important for healthy growth.
As an example, the Green Mound Chinese Juniper is a type of conifer from Japan and this particular tree grows best in a 5 zone. This type of juniper tree will grow best in full sun to semi-shade. Make sure to use liquid fertilizer and feed on a monthly basis using liquid food to ensure the best results and produce a happy, healthy, thriving tree.
If the time comes that you would like to re-pot your juniper tree, this is best done in early spring. This is normally done after it has been in the same pot for between two to three years. This is a simple, easy task to do. Gently remove the plant and root ball from the container. If the tree has been wired, simply clip the wire and gently remove.
The next step is to trim the root ball using sharp scissors, taking the bulk off from the sides and bottom, usually to about one half inch. Then replant your juniper in a clean pot, using well drained soil. After re-potting, it is best to leave the tree in a shaded area for four weeks, and then start feeding with liquid food.
Juniper bonsai care, following simple steps, is easy to do. Pruning the tree is best done in late spring and early summer months. When new growth is about one inch, using your fingers and thumb, pinch back to about one half inch. A slight tug will often do the job. This process should be done as and when necessary until around mid-September. Remember all the different juniper type trees need their own individual attention.