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Planting & Care for Taylor Junipers
Preparation
- Easily grown in average, dry to moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils and growing conditions, from swamps to dry rocky glades. Prefers moist soils but is intolerant of constantly wet soils.
- It is a broadly conical, sometimes columnar, dense, evergreen conifer with horizontal branching
- Use this evergreen as a narrow landscape accent/specimen, screens or windbreaks.
Opening Plant Material
- Grow Bags - Remove bag by using a utility knife to slit up the side and peel off the fabric exposing the soil and roots. Plant the root ball just like you would a container plant. No trimming of roots is necessary for grow bags.
- B&B - Soak root ball very well. Dig a hole at least 6" wider and no deeper than the size of the ball on the plant. Rotate the plant to the proper position. Never lift or move trees by the tops.
- Containers - Completely saturate all container plants by putting in a larger container of water until stops bubbling, remove. Now ready to plant. Dig a hole no deeper than the depth of the container and 6" or more, making sure it’s wider on the sides.
Planting Grow Bags
- Plant grow bags in spring or fall.
- Notice where the base of the trunk flairs out from the tree. This is called the root flair. This root flair should show when the tree is planted. If necessary, add soil under the ball so the root flair is exposed.
- Place fertilizer packets into the bottom of the hole (if purchased). *Use Our Recommended Fertilizer.
- Backfill the hole with soil, making sure the top of the root ball is visible and slightly higher than the soil around it.
- Firm the soil around the plant. Water well to settle soil around the root ball.
Planting B&B trees
- Plant B&B trees in spring or fall. A good indicator if you can still plant is if the ground is still workable you’re good to go. If a hard frost is expected be sure to hold off on planting.
- Notice where the base of the trunk flairs out from the tree. This is called the root flair. This root flair should show when the tree is planted. If necessary, add soil under the ball so the root flair is exposed.
- Place fertilizer packets into the bottom of the hole (if purchased). *Use Our Recommended Fertilizer
- Backfill ½ of the hole with soil and completely saturate the soil with water.
- Once the tree is straight and located as desired, cut and remove twine. Then, remove or bend back top ⅓ of metal basket. Lastly, remove exposed burlap from top of ball
- Fill the hole to the top of the ball with soil, then soak well with water and let settle.
- The top of the root ball should be visible and slightly higher than the soil around it.
- Add mulch on top of soil making sure to not put mulch against the trunk or stems.
- See our link below “Handling & Planting Guidelines” for illustrations on planting.
Planting containers
- Slide plant from pot by tapping on the bottom of the pot.
- With shovel or knife trim bottom 2" off of the root ball for plants in plastic containers.
- Rotate the plant to the proper position. Never lift or move plants by the tops.
- Place the root ball in the hole.
- Notice where the base of the trunk flairs out from the tree. This is called the root flair. This root flair should show when the tree is planted. If necessary, add soil under the ball so the root flair is exposed.
- Place fertilizer packets into the bottom of the hole (if purchased). *Use Our Recommended Fertilizer.
- Backfill the hole with soil, making sure the top of the root ball is visible and slightly higher than the soil around it.
- Firm the soil around the plant. Water well to settle soil around the root ball.
Pruning - After Planting
- B&B & Grow Bags, containers - Although it is not essential for B&B or grow bags/containers to be pruned after planting, a light pruning for shape, to remove any broken branches from shipping, or to thin out a heavily branched plant will help in the transplanting process and in the appearance of your new planting.
Pruning - Through-out the Season
- Can prune back broken or dead branches, but overall it’s a low maintenance plant.
Watering - After Planting
- Plants typically take approximately 6 weeks to establish new roots in your soil. During this period, water plants as often as every 2-4 days at the start and at least a minimum of once per week.
- Beyond the 6 week establishment period, water once per week, unless rains occur.
- Stick your finger into the soil around 3” to check soil moisture.
Watering - Through-out the Season
- After the first season, plants should only be watered during extended periods without rain.
- How do you know if your plants need water? The easiest way to tell is to touch the soil around the roots. If it is moist, there is no need to water. If it is dry, give it a good soaking with the hose end (no nozzle) watering the soil only, not the leaves.
- Stick your finger into the soil around 3” to check soil moisture.
Go to our "Plant Features & Video Tab" for more information & tips on caring and maintaining this plant.
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Special Plant Features & Tips
- Easily grown in average, dry to moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils and growing conditions, from swamps to dry rocky glades. Prefers moist soils but is intolerant of constantly wet soils.
- It is a broadly conical, sometimes columnar, dense, evergreen conifer with horizontal branching
- Silvery blue-green foliage is attractive throughout the growing season. Foliage may take on some bronze/purple hue in winter.
- Use this evergreen as a narrow landscape accent/specimen, screens or windbreaks.
Pruning Winter Burn on Evergreens
How & When to Prune Evergreens Plants

Since we grow all of our nursery stock our availability changes every year.The sizes listed below are not available for every product we offer.For example, perennials will typically only be offered in a #1 container size.Our larger nursery stock like evergreens and shade trees will typicallyonly come in large B&B (balled & burlap) sizes only. | ||||
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Popular Sizes | ||||
Item | Approx. Weight (lbs.) | Approx. Base Diameter | Approx. Height | Shipping Method |
#1 Container | 10 | 8" | 10" | FedEx |
#3 Container/Grow Bag | 25 | 10" | 15" | FedEx |
2' - 5' Bare Root | 5 - 35 | 5 - 15" | 2 - 5' | FedEx |
Containers/Grow Bags | ||||
Item | Approx. Weight (lbs.) | Approx. Base Diameter | Approx. Height | Shipping Method |
#1 Container | 10 | 8" | 10" | FedEx |
#2 Container | 15 | 12" | 12" | FedEx |
#3 Container/Grow Bag | 25 | 10" | 15" | FedEx |
#5 Container/Grow Bag | 40 | 14" | 10" | McKay Delivery* |
#7 Container/Grow Bag | 35 - 50 | 14 - 16" | 1 - 2' | McKay Delivery* |
#10 Container/Grow Bag | 55 - 70 | 18" | 1 - 3' | McKay Delivery* |
#15 Container/Grow Bag | 65 - 80 | 22" | 2 - 3' | McKay Delivery* |
#20 Container/Grow Bag | 100 - 160 | 24" | 7 | McKay Delivery* |
#25 Container/Grow Bag | 130 - 200 | 24 - 30" | 8' | McKay Delivery* |
Bare Root | ||||
Item | Approx. Weight (lbs.) | Approx. Base Diameter | Approx. Height | Shipping Method |
#1 & #1 1/2 Bare Root | 5 | 5 - 8" (no soil on roots) | 5 - 10" | FedEx |
12" Bare Root | 5 - 10 | 5" (no soil on roots) | 10 - 12" | FedEx |
15" Bare Root | 8 - 10 | 10 - 12" (no soil on roots) | 12 - 15" | FedEx |
18" Bare Root | 10 - 15 | 10 - 15" (no soil on roots) | 15 - 18" | FedEx |
2' Bare Root | 15 | 12" (no soil on roots) | 2' | FedEx |
3' Bare Root | 20 | 15" (no soil on roots) | 3' | FedEx |
4' Bare Root | 25 | 18" (no soil on roots) | 4' | FedEx |
5' Bare Root | 30 | 20" (no soil on roots) | 5' | FedEx |
6' Bare Root | 35 | 22" (no soil on roots) | 6' | McKay Delivery* |
8' Bare Root | 40 | 22 - 24" (no soil on roots) | 8' | McKay Delivery* |
9' Bare Root | 45 | 24 - 30" (no soil on roots) | 9' | McKay Delivery* |
1 3/4" caliper Bare Root | 50 | 30" (no soil on roots) | 5 - 6' | McKay Delivery* |
1 1/4" caliper Bare Root | 55 | 32" (no soil on roots) | 8 - 11' | McKay Delivery* |
1 1/2" caliper Bare Root | 60 | 32" (no soil on roots) | 10 - 12' | McKay Delivery* |
2 1/2" caliper Bare Root | 65 | 32 - 35" (no soil on roots) | 10 - 16' | McKay Delivery* |
Balled & Burlap (B&B) | ||||
Item | Approx. Weight (lbs.) | Approx. Base Diameter | Approx. Height | Shipping Method |
2' tall B&B | 50 | 12 - 16" | 2' | McKay Delivery* |
3' tall B&B | 60 - 250 | 22 - 24" | 4' | McKay Delivery* |
4' tall B&B | 250 | 22 - 24" | 5' | McKay Delivery* |
5' tall B&B | 325 | 16 - 24" | 5' | McKay Delivery* |
6' tall B&B | 150 - 325 | 24 - 30" | 6' | McKay Delivery* |
7' tall B&B | 500 - 700 | 30" | 7' | McKay Delivery* |
8' tall B&B | 600 - 700 | 30 - 32" | 8' | McKay Delivery* |
9' tall B&B | 700 | 30 - 35" | 9' | McKay Delivery* |
1 1/4" caliper B&B | 250 - 700 | 22" - 28" | 8 - 11' | McKay Delivery* |
1 1/2" caliper B&B | 350 - 600 | 24" - 30" | 10 - 12' | McKay Delivery* |
2" caliper B&B | 600 - 700 | 28" - 32" | 10 - 14' | McKay Delivery* |
2 1/2" caliper B&B | 700 - 1,000 | 30" - 36" | 10 - 16' | McKay Delivery* |
3" caliper B&B | 850 - 1,200 | 34" - 38" | 12 - 18' | McKay Delivery* |
3 1/2" caliper B&B | 1,000 - 1,200 | 36" | 3' | McKay Delivery* |
*McKay Delivery - This shipping method can only be used when your delivery address is within 60 miles of Waterloo, Wisconsin. McKay will hand delivery your nursery stock. We can delivey any size, but typically this shipping method is used for oversize items that FedEx cannot ship.
Growing Zones: 4-7
Color: | Green, Purple |
Plant Size: | 18-20' tall x 2' wide |
Sunlight: | Full Sun |
Soil Conditions: | Normal, Sandy, Clay, Acidic, Dry |
Low Maintenance: | Yes |
Deer Resistant: | Yes |
Attracts Butterflies: | No |
Attracts Bees: | No |
Attracts Birds: | No |
Edible: | No |
Native: | Yes |