How to tend a Juniperus procumbens

Also known as: Juniperus japonica Carrière, Juniperus chinensis var. procumbens Siebold ex Endl., Sabina chinensis var. procumbens (Siebold ex Endl.) Antoine, Sabina procumbens (Siebold ex Endl.) Iwata & Kusaka, Juniperus chinensis f. japonica (Carrière) O.L.Lipa, Juniperus japonica var. alba Standish ex Gordon, Juniperus chinensis f. alba (Standish ex Gordon) Rehder, Juniperus japonica var. aurea-variegata Otto

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places

Soil

Fertile calcareous soil or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Japan
Category
Cupressaceae, Juniperus
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-May, fruiting period October-November in the next year
Flower colors
Leaf color green, fruit color black
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