Most junipers have two types of foliage, a needly foliage and a non-needly. Often these two foliage types are seen on the same plant. Other times the needle-type foliage is only apparent when young…
Most junipers have two types of foliage, a needly foliage and a non-needly. Often these two foliage types are seen on the same plant. Other times the needle-type foliage is only apparent when young or in times of stress, and the cord-like foliage (or mature foliage) is seen when everything is physiologically rosy and stable.
Interestingly the trees can switch foliage type depending on conditions. Often after heavy pruning or drought they will revert to juvenile type foliage. This can make it very difficult to prepare a tree for bonsai shows.
Interestingly the trees can switch foliage type depending on conditions. Often after heavy pruning or drought they will revert to juvenile type foliage. This can make it very difficult to prepare a tree for bonsai shows.