Overview
Juniper Bonsai (Juniperus species) is a evergreen conifer with scale or needle foliage, flexible branches and excellent deadwood character. It is best suited to beginners with outdoor space, informal upright, cascade, literati, windswept, jin and shari. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor only.
Placement
full sun year-round with good airflow
Watering
let the soil surface dry slightly before watering; avoid constantly wet roots
Feeding and fertilising
feed through the growing season; stronger feed in spring if developing growth
Pruning and wiring
thin dense pads and cut long shoots at the base; do not shear like a hedge or remove all green from a branch
Repotting
repot every 2-4 years in early spring with conservative root pruning
Propagation
cuttings, seed or nursery material
Pests, diseases and common issues
spider mites, scale, aphids, needle miners, rust disease and inner foliage dieback from dense pads