just to make sure

[molty75]

hello guys,

have got a juni that is seeping quite alot of sap. i believe this is a good thing although i just would like more opinions. can any one help. yes ,no, maybe, not sure.

cheers

[Fish]

are you are referring to a juniper, if so, i did some research and found the following, hope it helps


"Sounds like the tree is suffering from planting shock. Newly planted trees sometimes loose some of their foliage if the tree is planted during the warmer months. Some lack of water may have added to this shock but do not over water it. If you have not done so I would mulch around the tree with not more than 3 inches deep of organic mulch (pine straw is good) not piled up on the trunk. This will help hold moisture around the roots. Water with 1 inch of water--place a pan under the tree and turn the sprinkler on and when the pan has 1 inch of water in it stop. Do this every fourth day for a couple of weeks then once a week for a month. By this time the hardwood leaves should have begun or dropping and the tree will not need as much water since it has gone dormant. It should be ok."



Fish

[molty75]

hi there fish,
most appreciate the advise, only thing is that i purchased the tree back in maybe late july and not yet have i repotted. the tree is always moist so im pretty sure that is no problem the pads or branches are looking good, so could it be that it needs a repot or something else, also is dynamic lifter any good if i have to repot.

cheers

[kcpoole]

Do not fertilise any tree after reptting until shows signs of positive growth. ( 4 -6 weeks) Just Seasol or similar
I would avoid repotting any Pine or Juni now unless you just slip pot into a bigger pot.

Allow to dry out just a little between each watering ( juni do not like to stay wet)

ken