Hello everyone,

This is my first Bonsai tree, and I'm looking for help on keeping my new tree in great shape! Any advice for my new Juniper in the cold Minnesota winter? I understand the Juniper is an outdoor plant, how would I keep out doors during our very cold winters? Should I keep indoors during the coldest months then move to outdoor the rest of the year? I have a southern exposure window that gets sunlight all day when we have some. Thank you in advance for all the help I get.

beaupm wrote:

understand the Juniper is an outdoor plant, how would I keep out doors during our very cold winters?

You said it. It's an outdoor plant.

For most forum visitors, with a few exceptions, it is winter. There are lots of new people asking the exact same question. Try the search function. Also, try the Tree Species and find the guidelines for your juniper.

If you have an unheated garage or garden shed that will do just fine. Just make sure your soil doesn't dry out completely. Junipers can take some cold.

Fonz wrote:

Junipers can take some cold.

Yup. -20C posed no problem for mine so far.