Overview
Japanese Cedar Bonsai (Cryptomeria japonica) is a evergreen conifer with soft awl-like foliage and elegant upright forest character. It is best suited to formal upright, forest plantings and Japanese-style refined conifers. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor only.
Placement
full sun to light shade, with protection from drying winter wind
Watering
keep evenly moist; cryptomeria dislikes drying out
Feeding and fertilising
feed moderately in spring and summer
Pruning and wiring
pinch or trim soft growth; avoid cutting back to bare brown areas
Repotting
repot every 2-4 years in spring
Propagation
cuttings or seed
Pests, diseases and common issues
winter bronzing can be normal, spider mites, inner browning and drought stress