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I'm looking for some advice. I just bought this juniper to practice with. It was inexpensive and I envisioned a good cascade style as soon as I saw it. However, it seems to have some dieback. There are new shoots coming out of the drain holes, which makes me think it's too crowded and probably need to be repotted. Perhaps I can divide it into multiple plants? Am I correct to assume I need to get it good and healthy again before attempting any styling>

I'm just wondering if anyone else has had a juniper in the condition of mine and what they did to get it healthy again. By the way, it's a Blue Pacific (juniperus conferta).?

Looks fine to me, so there are some dead bits. Cut them off. I would cut the pot down so you can see the root base, don't re pot, it is too late this year. But you can do the styling you want. Not sure it will make a good cascade

Thanks for the reply. So, the brown needles down at the ends aren't a problem? I've never done a cascade and thought this would be a good one to try with. I'm curious why it wouldn't be? See, I'm already learning.?

I would say yes to cascading style. But I cannot see the branch structure on the photo. Is the long branch situated low on the trunk?

Here is another picture where you can see the main trunk better. That branch in the foreground on the right is that long branch. I guess my concern about a cascade is that the trunk doesn't come up high enough before turning down. It almost just goes straight off to the side then falls. Once I start getting into it, I might be able to see better.

I'm still a little concerned about all the yellow, but it has a lot of new growth too.

Ahh, so the long branch is the main trunk? Then I agree not suitable for cascade.
So I guess informal upright then.

Is that because it doesn't go up then fall?

I will research other styles and see what I come up with. Thanks both of you for your input. You've been super helpful.

First cut the pot down so you can see the nebari if any, then you will have a much better idea of possible styles. Take your time and think about it. Buy a book join a club, take one of the courses here they are excellent.

I actually just finished the course here on junipers.?I've taken another course on Udemy which was really good. But at some point, you have to learn by experience. I'm glad they have this site and forum to help out.

Cutting the pot down sounds like a good idea. I'll do that too. I'll post pictures if I find anything interesting.?Thanks!

Keithmj wrote: Is that because it doesn't go up then fall?

For me personally I do not think a tree with cascading main trunk looks very natural. For me it is only cascade material if the long branch is low down on the trunk, preferably the first branch in the final design.