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Posted 4 years 4 months ago #54753
I purchased this tree while visiting Japan. The shop that sold it did not speak english. Can anyone tell me what it is so I can properly take care of it.

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Posted 4 years 4 months ago #54755
It is probably a conifer.
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Posted 4 years 4 months ago #54756
Thanks I will research that. I thought they said the word cypress, but there are multiple kinds of cypress, and I dont see any that look like this. Maybe cus its so young
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Posted 4 years 4 months ago #54757

kickstand wrote: Thanks I will research that. I thought they said the word cypress, but there are multiple kinds of cypress, and I dont see any that look like this. Maybe cus its so young


Well, that gives an indication. Could be a Japanese ceder / Cryptomeria Japonica.

Based on the photo it's impossible to tell though, you'd need to post a better one.

Trees belong outdoors.
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Posted 4 years 4 months ago #54758
Hi, could it be a Chamaecyparis Obtusa Sekka? It is also known as Hinoki Cypress...
I've got a very young one and from your pics (though hard to tell for sure) the leaves seems quite similar.
I attach a couple of pics of mine.
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Posted 4 years 4 months ago #54759
If you have a tag, receipt, bill of sale, etc. I'd be happy to tell you what it was sold to you as.
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Posted 4 years 4 months ago #54763

Ricky73 wrote: Hi, could it be a Chamaecyparis Obtusa Sekka?


Very good guess. I think you are right.
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Posted 4 years 4 months ago #54765
Not sure what it is. But from the picture I get a bad feeling that it might be struggling. How are you taking care of it?
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