Shimpaku Juniper chopped

[anthony burce]

Will It Live?

Weather: 50°

Root ball: tiny, but has white fleshy ends showing health

So I bought this guy and I know you should never do this, but it was on sale because no one bought it in three years. I chopped it, might have wasted a whole 5 dollars. Question still stands. W.I.L

 

[thomas22]

I don't think the chop is a problem. It's more of a trim really. You mentioned the root ball so did you repot it also? That may be more of a problem but even then it might be ok. Good luck and get it outside.

 

[anthony burce]

I don't think the chop is a problem. It's more of a trim really. You mentioned the root ball so did you repot it also? That may be more of a problem but even then it might be ok. Good luck and get it outside.

No repot, just wiggled the little 5 inch pot off for a quick peek.

 

[thomas22]

You will be fine. That tree look is pretty large for the pot so I would probably repot into a larger pot with good soil in early spring. I do most of my Juniper repots in late February early March. That's a really good deal for that tree. I would have paid $20 in a heart beat.

 

[sorce]

Yeah....root dem cuttings!

I've had them take over winter inside....

Do it!

Sorce

 

[Dav4]

I think you left too much....

 

[thumblessprimate1]

I'd wait until next year to chop more and start cuttings. Shimpaku roots so easily.

 

[augustine]

If you want it to thicken it has to grow.

 

[anthony burce]

Thanks all! Not getting email notifications so sorry for the late reply. Feeling pretty decent about it. It'll go into the ground come spring to get massive.