Juniper problems

burtonrider31

I have a friend who has recently repotted 2 collected from nature blue star junipers, he dug them up over a year ago, and has now repotted into suitable pots. He is having a problem with the needles getting brittle, and yellowing, we do know the bark scratch test and have done it (still alive) he wants to know if anyone has any tips on keeping them alive and healthy during the stress or repotting.

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Jay

You need to give some additional info....to start a picture would help. Also how much roots were collected with the tree? When repotting, how much roots were removed? How much of the branches were removed? Are you sure it was ready to be repotted? or did it want to remain in the collection container for longer? How well was it growing in the collection container before the repot?

I'm sure there are additional questions but this will get us going.

Jay

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Newt

Do not re-pot, cut, jin or wire collected material for 3 years after collection (conifers)!!! I beleive this is the first rule of collecting. Likely the hardest thing to actually follow through with though. They are over stressed. Mist a couple times a day, do not overwater the soil and cross your fingers.

Newt

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slordaz

wether i'm repotting collected junipers or ones already in a pot i always use this liquid my mom has to help reduce the shock and stress but i'm not familiar with the blue star but should be similar to the others

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burtonrider31

I'll see if I can get some pictures from him, he's not yet into the 21st century with digi cams and the like...