Slanted Chamaecyparis Starter Kit

The Chamaecyparis bonsai tree can grow up to 40m tall in the wild and originates from Taiwan and Japan. It is a slow-growing coniferous tree that is now very popular in most continents and used for numerous landscaping and aesthetic purposes.

This stunning Chamaecyparis bonsai tree is standing at approximately 30cm tall in a blue unglazed oriental pot with a depth of 14cm and width of 22cm. This cypress features a bushy figure and straight trunk which has attractive bark.

Kit Includes

Slanted Chamaecyparis 30cm
Chinese Pruning Scissors 120mm
Chrystal Liquid Bonsai Feed 250ml
Blue Glazed Rectangle Ceramic Bonsai Drip Tray 15cm

Bonsai Dimensions	Pot Dimensions
Height: 30cm	Height: 6cm
Depth: 14cm	Depth: 10cm
Width: 22cm	Width: 15cm

Chamaecyparis Placement

Keep outdoors as it is a hardy species. Protect from the cold and frosts during winter by bringing it into a greenhouse or conservatory.

Chamaecyparis Watering and feeding

They must be watered generously as soon as the top inch of soil gets dry. Do not let the soil dry out fully and avoid constant wetness.
See our watering guide.
Only feed periodically during the growing season (March-Oct).

Chamaecyparis Pruning and wiring

The Sawara cypress is a vigorous species that you can and should prune and pinch constantly during the growing season.
The cypress (chamaecyparis) can be wired at any time of the year. Take care that the wires do not bite into the bark during the growing season.

Chamaecyparis Repotting

Repot in early spring with a well-draining bonsai soil mix.

Find our repotting guide here.

Find our repotting services here.

For more information about the Sawara bonsai tree please visit our blogs page.

Please Note: measurements given are approximate. Depending on the season, the appearance of the tree may vary. The tree that you receive may differ in size and shape to the photo if it has grown or been pruned since.