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Juniper (Rocky Mountain or Chinese)
View 1, 25 Sept 2026

Juniper (Rocky Mountain or Chinese)

Juniperus scopulorum or J. chinensis

Conical juniper with soft grey-green foliage, cream-tipped growth and a single straight trunk. Probably Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum), possibly Chinese juniper (J. chinensis).

Common name
Juniper (Rocky Mountain or Chinese)
Section
Trees & shrubs
Style
Pre-bonsai / raw material
Spot
Garden
Soil
Used compost (neutral holding mix for dormancy)
Options
Potential

Would have made a classic conifer bonsai, with scope for an upright or more informal design.

From
A big chain garden centre (deep-discount shelf), Sep 2026
Age
About 4 years
Next repot
Around Mar 2027
Edible
❌ Not for eating.
Hardy
✅ Fully
Garden-centre price
about £10
RHS guide (Chinese juniper, if that's what it is)

Care & updates

Next root check
Mar 2027
What to expect
Evergreen: keeps its foliage all year round, with steady rather than speedy growth once settled.
Feeding
Every 28 days, Apr–Aug, with Balanced liquid feed, half strength
  1. Observation

    Quite a lot of yellowing and browning on the lower and inner foliage. Keep an eye on whether it spreads to the tips.

  2. Repotted

    Approximate date. Into used compost as a neutral holding mix to protect the roots over dormancy.

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