Care Guide for Blue Arrow Juniper
PLANTING:
- Select an area with full sun.
- Dig a hole that is twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball.
- Remove the tree from its container and loosen any roots that are tightly packed.
- Place the tree in the hole and backfill with soil, making sure to eliminate any air pockets.
- Water the tree well to settle the soil.
SOIL:
- Prefers well-draining soil.
- Suitable for clay, alkaline, and compacted soils, avoid wet and soggy.
MULCH:
- Spread a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
- Mulch with hardwood or cypress.
LIGHT:
- Thrives in full sun.
WATER:
- Water regularly during the first growing season.
- Once established, water only during extended periods of drought.
FERTILIZE:
- Fertilize during early spring with an extended-release, well balanced fertilizer.
PRUNING:
- Pruning is not necessary.
- It will maintain its columnar growth habit naturally.