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From what you've said, I suspect damage from environmental factors, and/or mechanical damage. Can you post a pic or two? That would help us offer advice without making fools of ourselves.

That the inner foliage is healthy is a good sign, I believe.

I'm in your same zone -- 5. Best to find your juniper a cold place to overwinter: it needs, repeat needs, the cold dormancy. Find a spot where your tree will be out of the wind and direct sun; some indirect light won't hurt. Make sure water won't pond there. Then tuck it in until spring.

You might check out this URL: <www.midwestbonsai.org>.

Best of luck!

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Treebeard 55

"... the Lord God made all kinds of trees ... trees that were pleasing to the eye ..." (Genesis 2:9, NIV.)

29-Oct-2007	#5
treebeard55 Transplanted Jungle Rat Join Date: Aug-2007 Location: north-central IN Country: USA USDA Zone: 5b AHS Heat Zone: 5 Posts: 311	From what you've said, I suspect damage from environmental factors, and/or mechanical damage. Can you post a pic or two? That would help us offer advice without making fools of ourselves. That the inner foliage is healthy is a good sign, I believe. I'm in your same zone -- 5. Best to find your juniper a cold place to overwinter: it needs, repeat needs, the cold dormancy. Find a spot where your tree will be out of the wind and direct sun; some indirect light won't hurt. Make sure water won't pond there. Then tuck it in until spring. You might check out this URL: <www.midwestbonsai.org>. Best of luck! __________________ Treebeard 55 "... the Lord God made all kinds of trees ... trees that were pleasing to the eye ..." (Genesis 2:9, NIV.)