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Sawara Cypress

Soft, bluish foliage with pendulous character; slow grower, great for informal upright.

Seasonal Care Guide

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  • Watering: Water sparingly; keep rootball just moist.
  • Repotting: Only in late dormancy before buds swell.
  • Pests Disease: Watch for fungal issues in storage.
  • Winter Protection: Shelter from hard frost and drying winds.
  • Deadwood Carving: Safe time for carving while sap is low.
  • Display: Avoid display; let tree rest.

Placement & Seasonal Notes

  • Placement: Full sun to partial shade
  • Notes: May bronze in winter sun - some shade helps.
  • Winter: Foliage may brown slightly; normal for species.
  • Summer: Requires frequent misting in hot, dry weather.

Leaf Traits

  • Persistence: Evergreen
  • Form: Conifer

Watering & Fertilization

  • Watering: Moderate
  • Notes: Needs humidity; avoid letting roots dry.
  • Season: Spring → Autumn
  • Fertilization: Balanced
  • Notes: Light feed due to slow metabolism.

Training Techniques

  • Wiring: Spring or Autumn
  • Notes: Use aluminum wire; bark is thin and sensitive.
  • Pruning: Structural in spring, maintenance summer
  • Notes: Trim candles and pinch new tips mid-summer.
  • Repotting: Every 2-3 years
  • Notes: Handle gently; roots are fragile when dry.

Propagation

  • Method: Cuttings or seed
  • Notes: Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer root best.

Zone 8b Considerations

Avoid repotting in wet winter