Japanese Red Cedar Bonsai

Cryptomeria japonica bonsai japanese red cedar i purchased this cryptomeria japonica bandai sugi from lone pine gardens in sebastapol ca in may of 2007.
Japanese red cedar bonsai. The needles of your japanese cedar bonsai can dehydrate easily turning brown in strong winds and hot summer sun so ensure that you protect it as needed. Known for its naturally conical habit and its thick red fibrous bark the c japonica has narrowly wedge shaped light green fading to dark green leaves arranged in 5 ranked spirals around its shoots. This bonsai prefers humid environments. First soak the seeds in water for 24 hours.
Cryptomeria japonica is an evergreen monoecious coniferous tree native to the forests of china korea and japan. Specific bonsai care guidelines for the cedar. This is achieved by a short period of cold stratification in the fridge. It has small needles 3 4 inch or smaller.
It is over 20 years old and has a great trunk and bark that resembles that of a redwood. Cryptomeria japonica is the only species of this genus but there are many cultivars available. It has compact blue green foliage and peeling red bark. Fully drain away all of the water and place the seeds in a zip lock freezer bag.
Their ornamental value and popularity are on the rise. Cryptomeria is much loved in japan as an ornamental and as a bonsai. It is a handsome tree and only grows prettier with age with the most striking feature being its pyramidal shape with dense branches spreading in concentric circles. Water daily or as needed never allowing the soil to completely dry out.
Below is my photo journal of it s progress. Bulk sizes japanese red cedar cryptomeria japonica tree seeds evergreen fast growth bonsai christmas tree moist soils japanese cedar is a tall cone shaped evergreen with bluish green foliage and a massive trunk with thick reddish brown bark that shreds and peels in long strips. The japanese cedar or cryptomeria meaning hidden parts is a coniferous tree widespread within japan. Long used as a timber lumber tree in japan there are now numerous cultivars of cryptomeria available that are truly a sight to behold.
This bonsai will enjoy full sun to light shade. Although it is called the japanese cedar it is not a true cedar cedrus. Be careful not to overwater as the cedar prefers slightly dry conditions also adapt the soil mixture to provide for enough drainage. Japanese cedar seeds are relatively easy to germinate and grow.
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