Overview
Monterey Cypress Bonsai (Cupressus macrocarpa) is a fast-growing evergreen conifer with aromatic foliage and rugged coastal character. It is best suited to windswept, informal upright, literati and coastal-style bonsai. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor in mild areas, protected from severe frost in shallow pots.
Placement
full sun and good airflow
Watering
water when the top begins to dry; avoid wet heavy soil
Feeding and fertilising
feed lightly to moderately during growth
Pruning and wiring
trim green growth regularly but avoid cutting back to bare brown wood
Repotting
repot every 2-4 years in spring
Propagation
cuttings or seed
Pests, diseases and common issues
cypress aphid, inner browning, wind scorch and poor recovery from hard old-wood cuts