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BonsaiList · Field care cardzones 4–9

Juniper Bonsai

Juniperus chinensis

Outdoor tree. Kept indoors it declines slowly, then dies. It needs real seasons.

Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-draining mix
Temperature
Hardy to -30°F in the ground; protect the pot below ~20°F
Feeding
Every 4-6 weeks, spring-fall
Repotting
Every 2-3 years
The year at a glance
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prune: spring through fall

Check the soil before you water — every time.bonsailist.com/species/juniper

Tape it to the shelf the tree sits on. Update it when the seasons change — the full guide has the why behind every line.