AusBonsai

I have a Chinese Shimpaku That I would love to get out of the nursery pot and into a training pot. There will probably be little root pruning just some teasing out and removal of old soil as it id pretty root bound. Is it ok to re-pot in late summer to mid Autumn. I read that Junipers have another growth period before winter? If so when do you think would be the best time to minimise the stress on the tree. I live in the Newcastle region NSW if this helps?

I'm guessing the tree is about 7-10 years old in a 200mm pot, I can post an image if required I just don't have any yet.

Cheers all

Ryan

Hi Ryan

I repot my juniper anytime when I have the time . they are tough and I did see some new grow in May (sydneywheather) and they like sandy soil but I usually add some they well rotten cow manure (not so smelly)and some very old pine bark in the garden bed . If you are worry then only chop off a quarter of the root . Atm you have about 2 and a half months for recovery and some new grow
Hoang