Just received Lawsoniana

[Green thumb 2020]

Hi
I just received my chamaecyparis lawsoniana today. Thought it was going to be 4 or 5 inches. It is about 14 inches tall. I planted it in BonsaI soil in a bonsai pot. Should I cut the crown back? It’s one long whip with side leaves. I understand it needs to get established and go through winter before starting to train it but it’s very tall already. What should I do?
Thanks

 

[penumbra]

Honestly, I would start with another plant that is more bonsai friendly. Personally I think your choice for bonsai material is not good. On the other hand, your plant can make a nice landscape or potted plant on its own.

 

[Rivian]

Looks like its basically a Thuja, so this is one way it can be styled as bonsai. Or maybe it could be wired like a sabina juniper, later in its life? I wonder.

 

[HorseloverFat]

Greetings etched in the sand for thee, traveler... cool your roots in the muddy banks of the Tiny Forest... the Woody Dwarves WILL attempt “eye contact”.. proceed at your own risk.

You’ve come to the right wat’rin’ole partner... here lies an abundant spring of shared knowledge and experience.

Are pictures of said Lawsoniana available?.... I am unfamiliar.

Pleasure to make your acquaintance.

 

[sorce]

Give it to the In-laws Son Ian Eh?

Welcome to Crazy!

Sorce

 

[HorseloverFat]

Give it to the In-laws Son Ian Eh?

Welcome to Crazy!

Sorce

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