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Challenging the Bonsai A to Z entry for Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum).

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Existing Bonsai A To Z Entry for Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)  - (Tree Type (Outdoors)) (No Photo) In the wild this is the worlds largest living tree. It is an evergreen conifer with a distinctive conical outline and drooping branches. It has attractive, red/brown spongey bark and dark green "awl" shaped leaves. STYLE : Ideal for formal and informal upright, slanting and group styles. WARNING : Branches tend to resume upward growth after freeing from any wiring.   Care Info REPOT : Every 3-4 years in early spring. SOIL : Basic soil mix. 40:60 grit:organic. PRUNE : Prune during summer. PINCH : Trim new shoots constantly throughout summer, to create/maintain shape. WATER : Daily throughout growing season (supplemented by misting) but infrequently during winter months. FEED : Balanced feed every two weeks during spring/summer. WARNING : Branches tend to resume upward growth after freeing from any wiring.

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