Hinoki - Full Sun or Not?

[BuckeyeOne]

My recent rescued hinoki has been doing fairly well until as of late. It was in full sun until @Vance Wood mentioned that in full sun they fry quicker than a cheap porkchop.
I moved it to partial shade a few weeks ago, but now I am starting to see quite a bit of browning of the ends of the leaves. I water daily as needed unless rain has fallen. Check to the first knuckle method.
Do the hinoki prefer full sun as mentioned in the http://www.bonsaitoolchest.com/v/vspfiles/caresheets/hinoki-cypress.pdf or partial shade?

 

[Jzack605]

Mine do fine in full sun.

 

[cheap_walmart_art]

I've kept mine in a nursery pot and soil in full sun for the last two years I've had it. I keep the soil damp and spongy, water it when its dry up to my 1st knuckle.

 

[RKatzin]

I have two, an obtusa and a feather leaf, both have always been in full sun. About 10yrs I've had them. Just don't let them get dry in the heat.

 

[WNC Bonsai]

I have most of mine in part sun. They generally get morning sun and afternoon shade. I have about 5 in the ground and 2 in pots. I was initially concerned because most sources say full sun but they seem to be doing fine with the 4-6 hours they currently get and I have found a number of other sources that say full sun to part shade. My experience is that keeping them moist but not saturated or allowed to dry out is more important than 6-8 hours full sun.

 

[BuckeyeOne]

Thanks Guys!
I'm not sure if I'm seeing a bit of transplant shock or not. It's been about 3 months since I rescued "Harry", and he was in full sun initially.
He is in a free draining "nursery" soil that was collected along with him from a closing garden center. I can soak the pot continually with no "puddling", so I'm pretty confident that the soil is draining freely and not staying too wet.
I will return him to a sunnier spot and monitor. I'll report the progress.

 

[cheap_walmart_art]

How long ago was it collected?

 

[BuckeyeOne]

About 3 months.

 

[cheap_walmart_art]

About 3 months.

Ok, so you collected it from the ground 3 months ago. Its in nursery soil in the pictured pot. When you first collected, you kept it in full sun, seemed ok. How long was it in full sun?

You then moved it into shade and noticed browning leaf tips. How long was it in shade? How much shade?

I think if you get everything thats been done laid out for this tree, someone more knowledable than I ( @Vance Wood ) might be able to give you better insight on aftercare.

From what I am reading though, i suspect those brown tips are more from the stress of collecting than from the light it is getting.

 

[BuckeyeOne]

Cheap, As I stated in the original post, it was in full sun until 2-3 weeks ago.
It was in dappled sun until 3 days ago.
Got the feeling it just might be stress related as you mentioned.
Thanks. Hopefully @Vance Wood will chime in!

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

I keep my Hinoki in about half sun, meaning half the day, they get unfiltered direct sun, and half the day they are in bright shade.

Got a couple in morning sun, afternoon shade, got a couple in morning shade and afternoon direct hot sun. No difference.

 

[cheap_walmart_art]

Cheap, As I stated in the original post, it was in full sun until 2-3 weeks ago.

My bad - I read that after I hit submit haha.

 

[BuckeyeOne]

My bad - I read that after I hit submit haha.

No problem!! Just thankful for the advice!!

 

[BuckeyeOne]

Need to present something I found this morning while tending to "Harry", I found that there are black ends to quite a few of the needles.
I was cutting back any dead or dying foliage when I saw this! Dark black ends on the foliage!
Suggestions as to what it may be?
I'm afraid that it may be contributing to the decline of the tree.

 

[BrianBay9]

Remember, "full sun" may be significantly different depending on where you live. Temperature aside, things that require full sun in the east may need less sun in the west. Western or mountain trees may never get enough sun east of the Mississippi. My hinoki gets as much sun as I can give it, but I live in a fog belt near the west coast.

 

[River's Edge]

Edited after recent posts!

 

[BuckeyeOne]

Need to present something I found this morning while tending to "Harry", I found that there are black ends to quite a few of the needles.
I was cutting back any dead or dying foliage when I saw this! Dark black ends on the foliage!
Suggestions as to what it may be?

I was hoping someone could address the issue of the black ends of the foliage per the attached photo. @Vance Wood , any thoughts?

 

[River's Edge]

My first consideration would be fungal issue within the roots, soil and water retention. Free draining is not connected with the amount of water being retained by the soil components. It simply means it is not compacted at this point. Recent collection and repotting is prime time for root issues to develop due to damage and changing environment. If you have access to a systemic fungicide i would consider trying that approach. And i would keep the tree in partial shade during recovery from collection, even if it was originally in full sun.

 

[BuckeyeOne]

@River's Edge, I made the decision that within the next few days, I'll repot to better soil mix. I can examine the roots at that time and see if it is a fungal issue. You are probably correct that it is a soil issue. I should have potted in a better mix from the rip!
The tree is in a steady state if decline and I can't just sit back and watch it die!
At the rate it is deteriorating it probably won't last through summer.
Wish me luck!!
@Vance Wood , if you see this, please advise.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

I can't keep hinoki alive down here. They burn up like candles.

I am just now starting to be able to keep hardier varieties of Japanese and trident maples - if I keep them in full shade or under shade cloth with wind protection.