We understand your passion for cultivating and nurturing beautiful bonsai trees. We are here to share some valuable information on how to care for your Juniper Bonsai Trees to ensure their health and longevity.
Pruning:
Maintaining the perfect balance between foliage and branches is crucial for the well-being of your Juniper Bonsai Trees. Avoid excessive pruning that may lead to branch death. Instead, prune throughout the growing season to shape the foliage mass. Remember to periodically thin out the foliage to allow proper air circulation and light distribution.
Pinching and Scissor Pruning Juniper Foliage:
To achieve optimal results, we recommend using two techniques when pruning your Juniper Bonsai Trees. Use scissors to trim hardened foliage or strong shoot growth, as pinching may damage the green bark. This approach ensures healthy growth and maintains the desired shape of your bonsai.
Repotting:
Timing is everything when it comes to repotting your Juniper Bonsai Trees. We suggest opting for late Summer/early Autumn repotting instead of late Spring. By doing so, you take advantage of root production after the growing season, promoting robust growth. Remember to repot every 3-5 years using high-quality soil, avoiding bare-rooting or changing more than a third of the soil at once. Opt for an inorganic-clay based soil to ensure your Junipers thrive and avoid using pure Akadama, which can hinder drainage.
Wiring:
Shaping your Juniper Bonsai Trees is an art form, and wiring plays a vital role in achieving the desired aesthetic. You can wire your trees at any time, except when temperatures drop below 0ºC. For a well-defined bonsai, it is recommended to wire the entire tree at once. Keep in mind that newly-wired branches may take anywhere from 3 months to a year to set, with thicker branches requiring more time. While summer wiring should be done with caution to prevent bark damage, shallow wire-marks are generally not a concern and will fade over time.
