Hi guys.
Well, I recently acquired a new tree which I think it´s a Cryptomeria, but the truth is I´m not so sure. So, any help identifying the tree it would be very much appreciated. The other thing is that, if in fact, it is a Cryptomeria I would like some advice taking care of it, since I´ve been thoroughly looking for a care guide and I´ve been unable to find it. Oh, and I´m living in Ciudad Real, 200 kms south of Madrid. Weather is continental, being pretty cold in winter, but without freezing too often, and very hot in summer. Also, I´m posting some pics here.
Thanks in advance.

This species tends to have juvenile and old foliage. The tree you have has what looks like juvenile to me. I have seen two trees that are completely different so that you would think they are not the same species.Old foliage is very short and tight.
I think you may be right on the species, but it is a young tree.

Well, I´ve got 1 more question.
When I repotted this tree I cut up to 1/3 of the original rootball. So, here comes my question: When can I start modelling my tree without harming it?
Thanks guys!

I would not do anything to it this year. You have done enough. Fertiliser and water and a little pruning if it grows well.

Ok. I´ll let it be. But you said I´ve done enough because what I did was wrong or because the right thing to do now it´s doing nothing at all? Fertiliser and water it is then.

No, what you have done is fine, but enough for one year. It is not a quick growing species, and it may not grow much this year. If the winter is cold the foliage will go a bit brown, but it will recover

i highly doubt that it's a cryptomeria japonica.. had em in my hands today and the foliage looks completely different..

and just to add.. i hear cryptomeria is a very difficult species.. i love to see them, but i avoid to buy them.. (for now)

Ok. So if it weren´t a Cryptomeria, which would be your next guess? As Geoff said before, there might be two trees that look completly different and still belong to the same species, that is of course, speaking about Cryptomerias. I haven´t found any other species that come close in resemblance but Cryptomeria. Anyways, any suggestion you might come up with would be welcomed. Oh, and I´m posting a picture of a Cryptomeria that I found in this site... Honestly, I think it looks pretty similar to the one I have.

yours looks more like a juniper or even more so, a chamaecyparis species..

cryptomeria foilage really looks a bit like a pale version of junipers procumbens..


also, the needles are quite stiff and rigid..

on a tree it might look more like

Thank you Cronic. Will have to look into it, again. The first image you posted it is not any similar at all...the second one, however, is keeping me thinking.