Scottish Bonsai Association A to Z of Bonsai Terms

Bonsai Care For Cypress (Chamaecyparis) (Tree Type (Outdoors)) Cypress (Chamaecyparis) - (Tree Type (Outdoors))    CYPRESS (CHAMAECYPARIS) - Also terMEd "False Cypress" with most common variant being "Hinoki Cypress" with most common BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI variants Nana Gracilis and Yatsubusa. They have fan SHAPEd branches with EVERGREEN, scaley, wax coated LEAVES edged in silver/blue which form in "clouds" on the branches. The overall shape is CONICal. Other Chamaecyparis include Pisifera (Sarawa Cypress) which has dark green , scale-like leaves with white markings. STYLE : Suitable for every style, except broom. WARNING : Never allow to dry out. Foliage easily dislodged when WIRING. Care Info CYPRESS (CHAMAECYPARIS) - REPOT : Every 2-3 years in spring. Slightly less frequently for older trees. SOIL : Basic soil mix - or akadama as long as it is not left to dry out. PRUNE : Prune branches in sumMEr. PINCH : Pinch out growing tips to maintain SHAPE and allow light into structure of the tree. WATER : Keep wet but not saturated. They should not be allowed to dry out. Benefits from MISTING. FEED : BALANCED FEED in spring/summer, low nitrogen in autumn. WARNING : Never allow to dry out. Foliage easily dislodged when WIRING. Thanks to - Taken by Jeff Banning at Coventry Trade Show for use of the image Go To Bonsai A to Z

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