Carpet Juniper Pruning

This can rob the tree of energy and slow down its growth.

Carpet juniper pruning.

Trimming young shoots may also encourage branching and more robust growth. These include blue star juniper. Avoid trimming the hardwood sections of the juniper and only do so if it is absolutely necessary. While overgrown juniper pruning has its limits it is possible to trim your plant down to a more manageable shape.

I also have one for several years. One good place to start is the removal of any dead or leafless branches these can be cut off at the trunk. To ensure the proper planting depth and reduce the chance of damaging the juniper s root make sure the hole twice as wide and 2 inches shallower than the root. Also use pruning shears to cut through any circling roots to encourage outward growth.

You can also remove any branches that are overlapping or sticking out too far. It s faster and cuts cleaner tha. The new growth will help hide the unsightly cuts. Light pruning also can encourage robust growth and branching to create more fullness.

In general the best time for pruning junipers is in the early spring before new stems and leaves appear. This instructional video shows you how to prune you juniper plants in summer. If you want a manicured look on those creeping junipers instead of a natural rough edged juniper you can use this technique. Blue rug juniper doesn t really need to be pruned unless the growth has become unruly or portions of the plant are damaged or diseased.

I almost do not cut it only sometimes i can cut a shoot that goes beyond. Blue rug juniper does not usually need regular pruning except when growth gets unruly or disease has damaged the plant. Among juniper shrubs some varieties grow very slowly and almost do not need pruning. The key to pruning juniper is to leave areas with dormant bud on each branch you trim.

However you can prevent the juniper from spreading outside of your desired planting site by keeping it trimmed.