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title: "Does anyone know why this branch on my greenmound juniper is darker…"
description: "Does anyone know why this branch on my greenmound juniper is darker then the others?"
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author: "Nolan"
published: "2023-06-14T03:41:19.906Z"
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# Does anyone know why this branch on my greenmound juniper is darker…

_Lagt ut av Nolan den 2023-06-14_

Does anyone know why this branch on my greenmound juniper is darker then the others?

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## 2 kommentarer

### Penny L kommenterte den 2023-06-14

It looks to me like it could be early stages of root rot: “Junipers first exhibit off-color foliage, pale green progressing to yellow to brown. The plants die from the inside out, with the oldest foliage affected first. Aboveground symptoms may be one-sided on the plant. Wet rots cause a soft decay of the outer layers of roots, which can be easily stripped off between two fingers, leaving the firm, white stele intact.” So I think you might want to check the roots. If it’s root rot, you’ll need to remove the affected parts and repot the plant in fast-draining soil. Always make sure you’re letting the soil dry out properly between watering. Junipers are native to the Mediterranean area so they like dryer conditions. The other thing it could be is a lack of nutrients. If this branch is dry and crumbly to the touch, it might not be getting enough nutrients because it’s sort of tucked in at the bottom part there. On my own juniper, I prune the foliage off the bottom of the branches and in the inside where it can get crowded. But you have to be careful when you prune because junipers don’t like being pruned too much and definitely not during the growing season. Hope this helps. 💚

### Mara kommenterte den 2023-06-15

It’s hard to tell but it definitely looks to me like it’s dry and maybe on it’s way out. In my experience with my junipers (tree, shrub or creeping) in my zone 8b garden, there is dieback which is normal and then there’s spider mites. If you haven’t already, try a smear test with some white paper to check for the spider mites.  
I would cut that dry branch (and others displaying crispy branches) back to the base or until you see green and replace the hole with a large rock or statue for some interest until it fills back in. But of course, this is your call. Junipers are tough so I don’t worry too much about them but I always keep my eye out for any symptoms that need care asap as not spread further fungus infection or infestation. Copper spray helps. In the case of spider mites, I spray the heck out of my trees every single morning taking extra measures/care not to waterlog the soil. This can be tricky so I use a large plastic or tarp of some sort aiming away from the soil. The foliage loves it but the roots don’t. Anyway, I hope for your success. Good luck!

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