Scored my first Hinoki Cypress today at a local nursery. I think it's got tons of character and some interesting ramification to build upon. I can tell its been neglected a bit - root bound, an old tag on the trunk was cutting into the bark a bit and looks like its been left out in direct sunlight for some time. But for $45 it's an exciting project. I've already done some very minor root work - potted it up in a slightly larger nursery container surrounded by with mostly pumice, and a tiny bit of compost, perlite and slow release fertilizer. Gave it a good soak, mist, and put it in the shade alongside some of the other trees I'm babying at the moment (see my post re: western hemlock). I think this could make a beautiful formal upright someday.
Nursery Hunt: My First Hinoki Cypress
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Matt3839
Mame
What a great find for 45 dollars. Here you’d pay 4 times that!
I’m excited to see what you do with this
I’m excited to see what you do with this
Piedmont Bonsai
Shohin
Nice find, You can really find some great hinoki for bonsai at nurserys and garden centers if you know what to look for. I found a nice ‘gracilis’ a few years ago for around a similar price that is turning into a cool bonsai.
Nice! How’s you tree doing now?
Pretty good I think(?). I took this picture a couple days ago about 2/3 through some spring growth cleanup. It's had really strong spring growth I think, but I'm still very new at all this and this is my first Hinoki. I've also read that Hinoki's can die fairly slowly when you mess their roots up, so it might be dying. Only time will tell LOL
