Hello,

First time poster here. I recently got a new shimpaku juniper and it has some exposed roots at the base of the trunk. It does not seem to be quite rootbound but I am wondering if I should perhaps repot it or wait maybe until fall or even early spring?

I know early spring is the optimal time for replanting but also I know that shimpakus are one of the species that can take the stress of summer time repotting when given proper care. I already have some good soil mix that I got from Eastern Leaf.

I have attached a photo.

Thanks!

You could just slip it into a larger pot without disturbing the roots, that would take away any risk involved.

Ed

I would like to see the whole plant first.
The soil you have it in looks quite dense and is likely to hold a lot of water. A bigger pot might make that an issue, unless there is a lush tree.

I would no worry about this. The main roots are well in the ground.

leatherback wrote: I would like to see the whole plant first.
The soil you have it in looks quite dense and is likely to hold a lot of water. A bigger pot might make that an issue, unless there is a lush tree.

I would no worry about this. The main roots are well in the ground.

I have attached a photo of the rest of the plant.

The exposed roots - that are completely above the ground - have no purpose. You can remove them.