Juniper Bonsai New Growth
This juniper bonsai needs pruning in spring season.
Juniper bonsai new growth. The period for repotting conifers is much longer and can extend right up to the point when the candles open for pines or to the growth of new foliage for junipers. Its been a quick and amazing journey. In practice it can last from the first half of february until mid june depending on the microclimate of the location concerned. During the growing season fertilize this species every other week with a balanced fertilizer with nitrogen.
Junipers grow vigorously during the spring summer and fall months. Junipers grow on each branchending. New growth needs regular pruning by debudding to keep its height. The shoots and buds can be eradicated with a scissor.
New growth can be easily cut back with shears to push back foliage. From fall to winter slow down to feeding once a month. However healthy growth is shown in a few tips extending several cm out of the canopy. The first type of growth is not a sign of recovery from the work done.
Follow along as i transform this bonsai. Bonsai are not grown by stunting growth and failure to fertilize your tree will result in sacrificing older foliage to grow new. Repotting is recommended after 3 5 years when fresh new buds appear. Training a juniper bonsai.
Only extension growth shows that your juniper is healthy. The amazing transformation of this rocky mountain juniper progression. This is done to encourage new growth and to maintain the size of the bonsai.