Blue creeper juniper not growing - Knowledgebase Question

Gurnee, IL
Avatar for nancyschilli
Question by nancyschilli
May 26, 2005
I've had this shrub for at least 2 years and it is now growing. Is there any type of fertilizer I should give it? It is planted on the west side of the house (in front) and gets full sun in the afternoon.


Image
Answer from NGA
May 26, 2005
New plants can take a year or two to become rooted and begin to grow their best. This plant does well in full sun all day or for a minimum of six hours, so the location sounds adequate in terms of light. Junipers are not very heavy feeders, so unless your soil is very poor it should not really need much fertilizer. You could top dress with good quality compost and then apply a granular or slow release fertilizer with an analysis of 10-10-10 or similar proportions. Read and follow the label instructions.

You must be signed in before you can post questions or answers. Click here to join!

« Return to the Garden Knowledgebase Homepage

Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Today's site banner is by blue23rose and is called "Speedwell 'Georgia Blue''"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.