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| Inspirational Cryptomeria |
Interesting facts: Cryptomeria Japonica is the only species in its genus, and Cryptomeria is one of only 10 genera in the ancient family, Taxodiaceae, which once shared the landscape with the dinosaurs. Other Taxodiceae include: Dawn Redwood, California Redwood, Giant Sequoia, and Bald Cypress. Although it's common name is cedar, it is not actually part of the true cedar (Cedrus) family.
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10 gallon starter material from Lone Pine nursery.
Just after bringing it home and setting it up w/ the watering system
After taking off the bottom row of branches and wiring the remaining ones.
Where the trunk was chopped
The apex needs revision since it lacks sufficient taper.
Virtual planning.
After initial branch removal.
Grinded the unwanted stump away.
The Arbortech mini grinder made this a very easy job.
Refined the foliage in an attempt to move it down the branches closer to the trunk.
New spring growth. Decided not to repot this year.
Lots of new growth.