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Juniper 'Nana' in Vermont

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Posted by vtandrea z4 VT (My Page) on
Thu, Jun 11, 09 at 21:14

I have just a couple bonsai and just got this "Nana" juniper to replace one that (sigh) died. Well, I admit I probably killed it. It had been inside and doing fine for over a year, when I was persuaded that it needed to be an outdoor bonsai. Since it was late winter, I put it in the garage for a while to harden it off, then early in the spring, I set it outside on my deck. I kept it watered, but about 6 weeks ago it became obvious that it had croaked. I have just replaced it with a new one and want to make sure this time to treat it correctly. Right now it's on my patio on an open shelf covered on top with a towel to keep off the bright sun. Exposure is southeast. I water it on the days it doesn't rain. What should I do when it gets below freezing? Should it move into the garage for the winter? I'd love to have it inside, but I guess that is death to the plant.

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RE: Juniper 'Nana' in Vermont

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Junipers are amazingly hardy.I'd strongly recommend finding an AM exposure for it with afternoon shade.The worst thing you can do for this type of Bonsai is keep it indoors and overwater it.They enjoy good air circulation and a periodic ''misting'' of the needles in summer.Instead of bringing it in to your garage in winter,place it in a bright window in the evenings and then provide full sun outdoors during the winter.

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