Most junipers have two types of foliage, a needly foliage and a non-needly. Often these two foliage types are seen on the same plant. Other times the needle-type foliage is only apparent when young…
Interestingly the trees can switch foliage type depending on conditions. Often after heavy pruning or drought they will revert to juvenile type foliage. This can make it very difficult to prepare a tree for bonsai shows.
Interestingly the trees can switch foliage type depending on conditions. Often after heavy pruning or drought they will revert to juvenile type foliage. This can make it very difficult to prepare a tree for bonsai shows.