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Posted 3 years 3 weeks ago #78223
Proud owner of Juniperus Procumbens Bonsai. Just couple questions.

1. When is the best time to prune and shape it

2. What fertilizer should i feed it

Thanks in advance.
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Posted 3 years 3 weeks ago #78224
A picture would help. Also where in the world you are. Depending if you are in the northern or southern hemisphere will dictate fertiliser, in the northern hemisphere from now on to spring no fertiiser is needed. Pruning also as you need to know how the plant grows. Do not under any circumstances have it inside, if you want it to live.
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Posted 3 years 3 weeks ago #78225
I guess my attachment of the photo didn’t go through I’ll try to upload it again.
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I’m in Maui, Hawaii
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Posted 3 years 3 weeks ago #78226
Junipers are hardy to usda zone 4-9. Hawaii is zone 11. Your biggest challenge is to give it a proper winter dormancy. Without it they tend to die.

Sonce growing this tree out of its hardiness zone, I would say focus on keeping it allive for at least two years before you do any pruning.
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