Evergreen conifer with 5 common variants used in bonsai: Blue (glauca), Atlas (atlantica), Cyprus (brevifolia, Lebanon (libani) and Indian (deodara). Distinguishable by softer, droopier needles.
STYLE : Best in formal/informal uprights, groups and twin trunk, but deodora and atlantica can make striking semi-cascades.
WARNING : Protect from extreme temperatures.
Picture is : "With the permission of the Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew"
Care Info
LOCATION : Full sun but protect young specimens from extremes, particularly of cold.REPOT : Every 2-5 years depending on age, in mid to late spring. Keep a bit of old soil in new pot.
SOIL : Free draining soil : 40:60 grit:organic. pH 6.0-7.0
PRUNE : Spring pruning encourages new shoots but may be pruned in mid summer, as long as time is left for healing before winter.
PINCH : Pinch back needles around new growth. Do not cut needles.
WATER : Water well in growing season, sparingly in winter. Benefits from foliar spraying with water.
FEED : Two weekly balanced feed during growing season, low nitrogen in autumn.
WARNING : Protect from extreme temperatures.
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