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Making a The finished cascade

juniper cascade

If you manage their foliage with care and
understanding, versatile junipers perform in any
number of styles—including dynamic cascades.

Choosing suitable trees
Look for a tree with plenty of mature foliage that
will be attractive with minimal amounts of
branch removal. The foliage is very important:
this is ‘Itoigawa’, a popular cultivar with compact Vibrant green
growth, small leaves, and a vibrant green color. juvenile foliage
has been cut
back hard in
∙Always consider adjusting the planting angle. the past
Think ahead before you style the tree: the angle
can be changed next time you transplant.
∙Two strong branch lines and a strong nebari
are ideal for a good cascade.

This combination of one strong branch
with a shorter, more upright trunk will
make an ideal cascade, especially when
the planting angle is adjusted