In the cobweb recesses of my mind I have two memories of junipers. One was to make a tea to “force out” measles*. The other was how horribly prickly they were when someone shoved you into them. As for “forcing out” measles that is highly doubtful. Measles make themselves known without having to be prodded […]
Prized for their ornamental qualities and undemanding cultivation, Juniperus (Juniper) are evergreen shrubs or trees with aromatic, scale-like, or sharply pointed needle-like foliage. Whether blue, green, or gold, the evergreen foliage brings year-round color and texture to the garden. Some Junipers make terrific creeping groundcovers, others are shrubby or upright in habit and make handsome specimen plants, not to forget the tall columnar trees that form a splendid exclamation point in the landscape. Full sun lovers, Junipers are not finicky about soil conditions as long they are well-drained. Drought resistant, poor soil tolerant, deer seldom browse them.
Junipers are one of the easiest shrubs to care for and are too often overlooked. These evergreen shrubs come in all shapes and sizes and have many uses in the landscape.
This is the first juniper I fell for on my previous visit to Meiss Meadow.
Two juniper trees I am training for bonsai. Phot otaken just after wiring.
Today, let's dive into how Skyrocket Juniper stacks up against other junipers. I'm here to guide you in picking the perfect variety for your needs. Taylor Juniper vs Skyrocket Juniper The standout difference between Taylor and Skyrocket Junipers lies in their needle color. Skyrocket Junipers boast silvery-green needles, contrasting with Taylor Juniper's vibrant green ones. Moreover, a Skyrocket Juniper may show…
Junipers are hardy, evergreen shrubs that thrive in most US planting zones. These easy care plants are extremely versatile, deer resistant, salt tolerant, and low maintenance.
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Central Japan will not run out of pine or juniper bonsai anytime soon. The trees below comprise about a fifth of the bonsai displayed at this year's Meifu-ten
In this video I show you how to shape Commercial Bonsai, in particular Junipers that are mass produced, so that you can get the most from your tree. More gre...
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star Standard': Deer Resistant Attractive sparkling blue foliage on dense spreading branches. Creates a colorful contrast to purple and green foliage plants. This is grafted on a standard.
Learn all about the wide world of 'Juniperus,' including various types of juniper plants available for landscaping, plus how to plant, prune and troubleshoot. HGTV expert Amanda Plante also suggests juniper varieties to choose for your home.
If you're growing a juniper cultivar called "Spartan" (Juniperus chinensis "Spartan"),...
Throughout the year I conduct many 1-2-1 sessions. In this video I take raw material San Jose Juniper in a flower pot and create a bonsai.To stay in touch vi...
Discover key strategies to stop cedar-apple rust and protect your junipers and apples through effective prevention and treatment methods.
Before and after bonsai styling by Juan Andrade. The trees are from top to bottom: Shimpaku juniper, Japanese black pine and a Needle juniper trunk with Shimpaku juniper foliage grafted on. Juan Andrade was a long term apprentice at Bonsai Aichien nursery in Japan. We’ve been following Juan’s progress for a long time (
Sea Green Juniper grows in an upright vase shape with sea green color foliage and is perfect for a mid size hedge...
Discover the benefits of junipers in your garden! These hardy plants provide food and shelter for wildlife and are resistant to harsh climates and deer.
This is one topic that really intrigues me. Shimpaku has become a favorite bonsai subject, and as I work more with the different varieties, I'll continue to share the subtle differences. From macro to micro, here is a little more about each of these three varieties. My Itoigawa, from Evergreen Gardenworks, and the source of…
