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Japanese Cedar Bonsai

Cryptomeria japonica

evergreen conifer with soft awl-like foliage and elegant upright forest character

ModerateOutdoor only
Japanese Cedar Bonsai

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

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