Fertilizing a Weeping Juniper

18 years ago

Can you tell me what type of fertilizer is best for this tree? It has been starting to turn brown the last few years and is beginning to get a little sparse.

Thanks

Melinda

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
18 years ago
i wouldn't fert ... until i ID'd the actual problem ...

most conifers can take care of their own nutritional needs ...

the potential problems that MIGHT need addressing include:

improperly planted
drought
lack of proper deep watering
soil deficiencies
chemical damage
winter damage
etc

and chance of some pix??

ken
averbisadverbera
18 years ago
Is this a cultivar of rocky mountain juniper, j. scopulorum, e.g. 'tolleson's weeping'? If so, I'm guessing the problem is too much moisture and humidity, not a nutrient deficiency. Either that or 'getting sparse' is the product of too little sun.
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