Beware fungal issues with junipers this season

    When spring rains just won’t relent and turn into early summer rains, then fungal problems and rusts become issues. Finally it seems that we can catch a break from this continuous moisture and humidity, but the fungal issue has already started. But this season, so far, junipers seem to be the most prominent of plants affected with these types of juniper twig blight mentioned below.
    The best thing to do to help keep your junipers from getting fungal issues is to make sure that they are placed with good air circulation. If they are planted too close in a wind break, wherever the moisture cannot dry out quickly, you may find signs of juniper twig blight. What signs will you see? The tips of your juniper will start turning brown.
    This starts on new growth and works back on the branch. Typically wet and cool springs are ideal for Phomopsis juniperovora or Phomopsis blight. Sometimes, infections can initiate in the fall, if the fall is wet and cool. Once a branch tip is infected, it starts turning pale green and then yellow and by early summer brown.

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