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Caring for a Blue Carpet Juniper (Tree Form)

Owner bought a "blue carpet juniper" that's 2 feet tall, 3 feet wide, tree-like with weeping habit. Planted 2 days ago in well-drained soil, full sun.

Care Instructions

Water: 1 inch weekly (pan method). Deep watering, not frequent light watering.
Fertilizer: None first year. Then evergreen fertilizer annually.
Pruning: Only if it outgrows space later.

Low maintenance once established. Let it grow naturally.

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