Luckily is was on sale...

[Bonsai901]

So Brussel's had their yearly 20% off sale today and I wanted a few different trees to expand my knowledge.
As I walked in I was amazed at the beauty of Mr. Brussel's personal Hinoki Cypress that was on display, so I bought one with no prior knowledge of it's reputation.
I like a good challenge, but these trees sound like a nightmare for someone with little bonsai experience like myself.
Any tips or suggestions are always welcomed.
So without further ado here are the pics of what I assume will be a dead tree within the next few years.

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• Bonsai901
• Mar 3, 2018

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• Bonsai901
• Mar 3, 2018

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• Bonsai901
• Mar 3, 2018

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• Bonsai901
• Mar 3, 2018

 

[JosephCooper]

Cypress (except bald cypress) are generally similar to juniper, and the same rules apply with pruning and outdoor care.

Be careful, though. And good luck!

 

[Adair M]

Just so you know, Brussel’s is owned by Brussel Martin. So, if that were Brussel’s personal tree, it would have been owned by Mr. Martin!

And, not to take anything away from your tree, that tree looks like pretty much a thousand others he has back in the greenhouses!

Hinoki make good bonsai. You have to stay on top of them, they don’t backbud. So, don’t let it get leggy!

 

[Wilson]

Take your time, read up, and enjoy your new hobby! @Adair M I believe the OP was relating how he was amazed by a hinoki on display, but bought a starter tree.

 

[GrimLore]

So without further ado here are the pics of what I assume will be a dead tree within the next few years.

Be optimistic, yes they can die as another plant but they are easier to keep alive then style. Here's a good read on that subject http://bonsaiwonders-art.blogspot.sk/2008/01/taming-hinoki-cypress.html?m=1

Enjoy

Grimmy

 

[BillsBayou]

Luck is when opportunity meets wallet.

 

[sorce]

Luck is when opportunity meets wallet.

Luck is when that cat waves at you at the nail place.

Sorce

 

[Bonsai901]

Be optimistic, yes they can die as another plant but they are easier to keep alive then style. Here's a good read on that subject http://bonsaiwonders-art.blogspot.sk/2008/01/taming-hinoki-cypress.html?m=1

Enjoy

Grimmy

Great article!

 

[Bonsai901]

Just so you know, Brussel’s is owned by Brussel Martin. So, if that were Brussel’s personal tree, it would have been owned by Mr. Martin!

And, not to take anything away from your tree, that tree looks like pretty much a thousand others he has back in the greenhouses!

Hinoki make good bonsai. You have to stay on top of them, they don’t backbud. So, don’t let it get leggy!

Yes, sorry, my upbringing taught me to say Mr or Ms (first name), I guess some people get offended by Mr, Mrs, or Ms (last name).
And you are absolutely correct about the thousands in the greenhouse, it gets very overwhelming in there.

 

[GrimLore]

Yes, sorry, my upbringing taught me to say Mr or Ms (first name), I guess some people get offended by Mr, Mrs, or Ms (last name).

It is OK, @Adair M is definitely a LARGE asset to our Bonsai Community - Once you read through all he says it is indeed an asset 99.7 percent of the time. The other .3 percent is normally a reveal of his OCD and ADHD qualities and are not meant to be harmful, just his opinion at the moment. He is a great guy and "does not mean to be that picky" but he "sometimes" does

In all respect I hope he stays active and understood

And, not to take anything away from your tree, that tree looks like pretty much a thousand others he has back in the greenhouses!

You are correct and at the same time it will be a great plant to learn with. In reality it does not matter if it came from them direct or through to Distributors such as Sears that use their label - they do provide decent quality at entry level prices - everyone has to start somewhere and it encourages many in Bonsai

Grimmy

 

[Bonsai901]

It is OK, @Adair M is definitely a LARGE asset to our Bonsai Community - Once you read through all he says it is indeed an asset 99.7 percent of the time. The other .3 percent is normally a reveal of his OCD and ADHD qualities and are not meant to be harmful, just his opinion at the moment. He is a great guy and "does not mean to be that picky" but he "sometimes" does
Grimmy

I did not take it as harmful, I always love reading @Adair M 's post he is truly an asset to all who will listen to his wisdom.
I was only clarifying why I say Mr. John as opposed to Mr. Smith, I agree it's strange, but it is very common 'round these parts.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Hinoki cypress is my nemesis. I love them... but can't keep them alive (at least here in So Cal)

 

[Bonsai901]

Hinoki cypress is my nemesis. I love them... but can't keep them alive (at least here in So Cal)

Ugh, not the confidence boost I need..

 

[Adair M]

Take your time, read up, and enjoy your new hobby! @Adair M I believe the OP was relating how he was amazed by a hinoki on display, but bought a starter tree.

That makes sense! I may have misread the author’s intent

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Ugh, not the confidence boost I need..

They need plenty of light, and high humidity. I think it is our drying wind that does them in. I try to protect them by providing them shade, and I lose the interior foliage. Hinoki does not back-bud on interior wood.

I have seen them thriving in landscape up around San Francisco and north of the bay. There are some that are doing "ok" in the Huntington gardens about an hour's drive north of me. I wish I knew the key... but I don't. However you may find that Tennessee has plenty of humidity and they do fine in your area.

 

[GrimLore]

They need plenty of light, and high humidity. I think it is our drying wind that does them in. I try to protect them by providing them shade, and I lose the interior foliage. Hinoki does not back-bud on interior wood.

I have seen them thriving in landscape up around San Francisco and north of the bay. There are some that are doing "ok" in the Huntington gardens about an hour's drive north of me. I wish I knew the key... but I don't. However you may find that Tennessee has plenty of humidity and they do fine in your area.

There are different types and although I have limited experience I found that the types that stay a green coloration do good down South in Alabama. The types that turn the deep blue color however do not. A friend down there ordered the later of the two and called and had the shipment directed to my place where they do good.

That observation my be helpful though, perhaps the green varieties are better suited for warmer climates from what we see. None of them back bud though and are a real pain in the ass to trim/manage.

Grimmy

 

[BunjaeKorea]

They need plenty of light, and high humidity. I think it is our drying wind that does them in. I try to protect them by providing them shade, and I lose the interior foliage. Hinoki does not back-bud on interior wood.

I have seen them thriving in landscape up around San Francisco and north of the bay. There are some that are doing "ok" in the Huntington gardens about an hour's drive north of me. I wish I knew the key... but I don't. However you may find that Tennessee has plenty of humidity and they do fine in your area.

Oka y SO this is not a Hinoki . It's an Eastern White Cypress that used be six foot tall,,. That I gave a 5 foot haircut..... making pads at the moment......going to try a lightning strike effect and see how I go.....its first year in this pot....did root work on it

 

[Bonsai901]

I meant to post this update last month after I worked it a bit.
I did very minimal trimming, but a lot of wiring in hopes of spreading the foliage so it didn't suffer any dieback due to shady areas.
I also spread the trunks because I liked the look better.

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• Bonsai901
• Apr 17, 2018

 

[CWTurner]

This is an interesting coincidence.
At my bonsai club's meeting last evening, we hosted Tony Tickle who styled a hinoki cypress for us. It was a member's very healthy tree and Tony made a point of showing us where it had grown new branches on old wood. He said that this happens on healthy trees and the method for achieving this is to cut most of the new growth back in the spring. I saw a couple 1"-2" branches and what looked like a lot of buds forming on the old wood.
From everything I hear and experience with my 1 hinoki, I wouldn't have believed it. So it may be possible. Sorry, I have no pics.
CW

 

[Bonsai901]

This is an interesting coincidence.
At my bonsai club's meeting last evening, we hosted Tony Tickle who styled a hinoki cypress for us. It was a member's very healthy tree and Tony made a point of showing us where it had grown new branches on old wood. He said that this happens on healthy trees and the method for achieving this is to cut most of the new growth back in the spring. I saw a couple 1"-2" branches and what looked like a lot of buds forming on the old wood.
From everything I hear and experience with my 1 hinoki, I wouldn't have believed it. So it may be possible. Sorry, I have no pics.
CW

I have never heard of that, I hope it does.
Thank you for giving me some hope.