jNINE

Hi all,

I live in Australia where the current daytime temps average 30-35 deg C and night about 20-25C.

I have a Juniper that I've had for about a year now. It has lots of nice green new growth, but also lots of browning leaves, with the odd little stem completely falling off. It started browning before it started growing and it looks about 20% new shoots, 20% browning, 60% normal. It is still producing new green buds.

I keep it outside all year in a partly sunny position and water at least daily, usually in the morning, and sometimes at night if it has been a very hot day. I also use a slow-release granualted fertiliser and water from the top with the occasional dunking.

Any ideas why it is browning and any advice? I'm thinking it does not particularly enjoy the tropical climate, as winter gets down to a minimum of about 10deg C and summer up to 40deg!

thanks

J

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