juniper

For watering juniper (Juniperus pfitzeriana 'Daub's Frosted') plants, it is best to provide light but regular watering during the growing season. Depending on the soil and weather conditions, water as necessary, usually every 10-14 days, to keep the soil lightly moist but not saturated. During especially hot or dry periods, water more frequently. Avoid excessive watering, which can lead to root rot. In the winter months, the plant should be watered only when the soil is dry.

Juniperus pfitzeriana 'Daub's Frosted' is a deciduous evergreen that prefers full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate some shade, though the foliage won't be as dense or full. This species of Juniper needs at least 6 hours of full sun per day in order for it to thrive. The optimal amount of sunlight for this plant is 8-10 hours per day, though it may be possible for it to do well in as little as 4 hours per day as long as it is in a very bright spot. During the spring and summer months, the foliage can handle full sunlight all day, but during the fall and winter it is best to give it some partial shade during the late afternoon. This will help give the foliage some protection from the intense afternoon sun.

Juniperus pfitzeriana 'Daub's Frosted' should be pruned once a year in late spring or early summer when it is actively growing. Pruning should be done to maintain an overall desired aesthetic shape, to remove dead branches, or to limit the size of the tree. Pruning should only be done when the tree is healthy and not under any form of stress. Start by removing dead, broken, and crossed branches, then begin pruning out branches that have lost their color and are now just bare sticks. Prune no more than 1-third of the entire plant at 1 time and avoid topping or stubbing. All cuts should be made close to the branch collar area. If needed, prune subsequent years to maintain the desired shape.