I have a very nice Juniper I acquired about a month ago. It lives outside and is doing very well however my concern is in the winter. I live in Maryland and we can get some wicked winters. Can I bring it inside or is there someway I can protect it outside? Thanks

Hi Jade,

Junipers are good resistent against frost, however if it freeze to hard, you need to protect them against it. You can do this in many different ways, like making a place where you protect your trees against hard frost. But keep in remind that bonsais have a period of dormancy where frost is important so don't let them stand inside, only the tropical bonsais you can put them in the winter inside. And keep in mind that needle-species need light, even in winter, or they will die. Decidious trees don't need light in winter, because they have no leaves.

For more information about overwintering, check on BonsaiEmpire:
www.bonsaiempire.com/care/overwintering


Greetings,
Youri

Your juniper will be fine in Maryland. I live in Maine,they do great here....and we know harsh winters.

True, but you might want to protect the roots against freezing temperatures if the tree is planted in a small pot.

Thanks so much for the information. This forum is very helpful and all the contributors have been very kind.
Jade

Do you in any way try to cover the tree if the weather is extremely cold? I have a small patio that it lives on with not much protection and I'm trying to get some ideas. Thanks so much. Jade

Yes, the tree is in a small pot. Right now the environment is perfect for it and it is beautiful so I want to get ahead of the oncoming winter just in case it is a frigid one. If the winter is horrid, should I immerse it in a larger pot and cover it with mulch?

Hi Jade,

Yes, when temperatures drop (freezing temperatures) that would make much sense. More info (if you like) can be found here: www.bonsaiempire.com/care/overwintering

Good luck, keep us posted!

Thanks for the link. I am grateful for all and any help; I'm new to this.