Japanese Juniper Wintering

Question

I recently purchased two Bonzai Japanese Junipers and was to they should winter outside. I live in the Chicago area and it is late February and the soil is frozen. How do I treat these Junipers for inside storage? I am new to this Bonzai growing.

Answer 1

You do not want to care for these, indoors. They need a cold winter period to perform properly. They must be wintered outdoors. I would heed the advice given, and winter them outside.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bonsai/first-bonsai.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bonsai/bonsai-soil-requirements.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/juniper/japanese-juniper-care.htm