is it safe to use neem oil on junipers and if so, what concentration should i use
The instructions should mention testing out on a very small portion of the plant in question beforehand. This is an important step to make sure that your tree will not react negatively.
Usually, any problems that occur with Neem oil will be due to improper application.Problems tend to occur when applying during times of heat, sun, or other stresses. Neem oil is a common remedy for Junipers when applied correctly.
Please follow all packaging instruction VERY CAREFULLY to prevent issues with your plants.
Hmm. I have looked at the instructions and there is nothing that seems useful -- perhaps the relevant section is missing. I have read that Neem Oil is not safe to use on junipers and there is no specific reference to them in the instructions either way. Are you suggesting that this means the answer is not to use Neem Oil?
I have a Hollywood Juniper planted 4 years ago in the Pacific NW in South facing front yard with branches that are starting to block the sidewalk. The tag said 4-6 foot spread, but this shrub is closer to 8-9 foot wide. I was expecting it to grow taller and the branches to turn up like I had seen in SoCal. I would prefer to bend or train the branches upward instead of pruning. Can I use some heavy wire like a coat hanger and use a Bonsai method to bend them up? If so, any guidance on method would be appreciated. If pruning is the best option how far back would I prune the branches?
Unfortunately, the tag misrepresented the potential of that shrub. Ultimately, they can reach a spread of about 10 feet, more or less.
The best thing may be to train it in the shape that you want. training wire is perfect for this. Make sure that it is rubber coated, as most horticultural bonsai wire should be.If you choose an uncoated wire, make sure that it is made of anodized aluminum to avoid damage to the tree. Depending on the material of the coat hanger, it can have negative reactions with the tree's bark.
If it does get too unruly, you can always prune.
Here is an article to help you with the care of Junipers:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/juniper/care-of-junipers.htm
I transplanted five Skyrockets at fall, and now at spring two of five turning to yellow. What to do? Thank you
Yellowing leaves may indicate a watering issue; too much or too little.
Adjust watering schedule and monitor the juniper for a return to normal color.
Water the juniper shrub in thoroughly at the time of planting and twice weekly for a month following planting. Decrease the frequency of watering so that you only irrigate the juniper once every week or two during periods of extended drought. Junipers are more likely to suffer from overwatering or diseases encouraged by excessive moisture than drought stress.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/juniper/skyrocket-juniper-plants.htm
In the article by Theo Spengler « Growing Juniper Trees: How To Plant Juniper Trees » there is a picture of a tall tree Image by J-Wildman. Can you tell me what exact species that is? I am trying to identify a specimen in Fréjus France.
The photo is only captioned as a juniper tree, no variety name. Many species have a very similar growth but can't be identified by looks alone. Juniperus occidentalis is a common species that remains tall; here is more:
https://oregonstate.edu/trees/conifer_genera/spp/juniper_spp.html
Very large juniper with worm bags is there a way to control progress in August and September then spray again in May.
If there are too many to pull off the bags, you may need to contact your local extension agent for advice. Spraying for them in May when the worms are small is the best treatment. They are hard to eradicate at any other time, except by picking off bags.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/treatment-bagworms.htm
Can Wichita Blue Juniper and Forever Goldy Arborvitae be grown in containers in zone 7b? If so, what size of container to choose for 2’ tall arborvitae and 4’ tall juniper? (They are both cultivars that do not grow above 10’ tall, and I am fine with them staying small for my balcony container garden)
Since both of them are hardy to at least two zones lower than yours, they should do fine. The answer also depends upon what size container they're in now. You'll only want to repot them to the next larger sized pot or, if they're not in pots, you should be able to dig the hole twice as wide and deep as the root ball. The height or width of the pot should be about 2/3 the height of the plant for stability. These plants may become pot-bound and need their roots trimmed in order to keep them the size you want. You may want to mulch around the base of the plants if you're expecting a cold winter.
Here's a good article that should be helpful: https://extension.psu.edu/programs/master-gardener/counties/lackawanna/news/2015/container-grown-trees-and-shrubs-2013-fix-those-roots-before-you-plant
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/evergreens-for-containers.htm
You have a wonderful web page https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/juniper/are-all-juniper-berries-edible.htm but it says nothing about the toxicity of Juniperus chinensis which is the most common variety in plant nurseries in New Zealand.
All junipers have some level of toxicity, usually low. The first article, however, sites Chinese juniper berries as edible, often used for seasoning.
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/juniperus-chinensis/
https://ucanr.edu/sites/poisonous_safe_plants/Toxic_Plants_by_common_Name_659/
https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/poison-control-center/poisonous-berries
https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/C%20957_3.PDF
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=279597
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/juniper/are-all-juniper-berries-edible.htm