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title: "I just got a new Juniper Bonsai for Christmas. I was wondering if its…"
description: "I just got a new Juniper Bonsai for Christmas. I was wondering if its normal for the leaves to drop during winter months?"
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community: "Bonsai Matters"
author: "Mothy_Monday"
published: "2023-12-28T20:52:21.066Z"
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# I just got a new Juniper Bonsai for Christmas. I was wondering if its…

_Posted by Mothy\_Monday on 2023-12-28_

I just got a new Juniper Bonsai for Christmas.  
I was wondering if its normal for the leaves to drop during winter months?

## 6 comments

### Linnaeus commented on 2023-12-28

Juniper bonsais are evergreens, so they should stay green all year. Could you send a picture?

#### Mothy\_Monday replied on 2023-12-28

Its 38 degrees right now, where else could I put it that has good sunlight instead of a window?

#### Linnaeus replied on 2023-12-28

According to Jackson \& Perkins Juniper Bonsai Care Guide, they only need to be moved when the temperature falls below 15 °F (-10 °C).

#### Linnaeus replied on 2023-12-28

Do you have any pictures of the fallen leaves, if you haven’t already thrown them out?

Under-watering: crispy thin yellow/brown leaves

Overwatering: soft, yellow leaves

I’m not an expert, though, and I’m sorry if I couldn’t help!

#### Mothy\_Monday replied on 2023-12-28

Thank you for your help, and sorry I already threw them away already!

#### Linnaeus replied on 2023-12-28

That’s alright, hopefully you figure something out. Have a great day!

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