New victim, Pygmy Mendocino Cypress

[PaulH]

I've been coveting one of these for quite a while. Finally bit the bullet and bought this one from Zack of Mendocino Coast Bonsai last weekend. Can barely wait until it is established enough to start styling.

 

[Vin]

Very nice Paul. The foliage kind of reminds me of an Eastern Red. Oh look, he even left your change next to the trunk.

 

[GGB]

NICE! I know exactly what i'd do with that tree. very jealous

 

[Vance Wood]

Very nice Paul. The foliage reminds me of an Eastern Red. Oh look, he even left your change next to the trunk.

I had one before I lost everything when I was inducted into the Army. They are nothing like Eastern Red Cedar in my opinion.

 

[Vin]

I had one before I lost everything when I was inducted into the Army. They are nothing like Eastern Red Cedar in my opinion.

"Inducted" sounds like it must have been an honor. I appreciate your service to our country. I must be thinking of one of my other trees if it looks nothing like a Red.

 

[PaulH]

Vance is right. The foliage isn't much like J. virginiana. It somewhat resembles itoigawa but is more emerald green and very fragrant, like lemons.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Nice score! I keep reminding myself 2D hides so much details...but even still it has great bones and potential!

 

[M. Frary]

I know exactly what i'd do with that tree

If you're like me that might be kill it or close to it.

 

[Vance Wood]

"Inducted" sounds like it must have been an honor. I appreciate your service to our country. I must be thinking of one of my other trees if it looks nothing like a Red.

Inducted was the reason so many young men fled to Canada as the war in Viet Nam progressed. I am honored that I served my country but in the beginning it was not my idea, I was drafted. It is not like foot ball where I found a million dollar income at the end of the Green rainbow.

Vance is right. The foliage isn't much like J. virginiana. It somewhat resembles itoigawa but is more emerald green and very fragrant, like lemons.

Yes it does have an amazing aroma, and I miss it a lot. The bark is amazing too as I remember.

 

[M. Frary]

was drafted

It sucks that they used to do that.
Thank you for your service Vance and I'm sure I speak for all here when I say glad you came back from that place.

 

[PaulH]

The bark is amazing too as I remember.

It sure is. These trees grow in soil that is almost devoid of nutrients and high in acidity and aluminum which causes super dwarfed growth. A little tree like mine could be hundreds of years old. Most of the pygmy forest is protected state land but some are on private property where Zack has permission to collect.

 

[Vance Wood]

It sure is. These trees grow in soil that is almost devoid of nutrients and high in acidity and aluminum which causes super dwarfed growth. A little tree like mine could be hundreds of years old. Most of the pygmy forest is protected state land but some are on private property where Zack has permission to collect.

I envy you. I got mine back in the day before the government knew what they were and where they were. It is my understanding that they are more or less unique. It is my hope that someone out there that has access to them will start to cultivate the tree.

 

[sorce]

Can barely wait until it is established enough to start styling.

Totally see why. There's an "old witches tree" Just waiting to come out of there!

Please update when you do get to it!

Find a penny pick it up!

Sorce

 

[Vin]

Vance is right. The foliage isn't much like J. virginiana. It somewhat resembles itoigawa but is more emerald green and very fragrant, like lemons.

Not even a little, if you squint your eyes?

 

[GrimLore]

I envy you.

Contact them they probably have more -

Mendocino Coast Bonsai
shimon@mcn.org
(707) 884-4126

Grimmy