Cedar

[Matthew]

A very natural tree Mike and that Japanese picture is one of the most "natural" versions i've seen. I have a very old and very large deodar cedar that was trained formal upright style . It is the typical left , right, back etc branching but that was the style then following the Japanese blueprint to a tee . Its still very aesthetically pleasing to me though.

[treeman]

Its still very aesthetically pleasing to me though.

Always the most important thing. The only problem is that they take 40-50 years before the rough bark develops. If you find a tree with rough bark, buy it!

[treeman]

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I have a very old and very large deodar cedar that was trained formal upright style

I think that Japanese one might be an old deodar.??

I love this pic of an old deodar forest in the Atlas mountains. Check out the branch that decided to be a tree.

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[Matthew]

Its still very aesthetically pleasing to me though.

Always the most important thing. The only problem is that they take 40-50 years before the rough bark develops. If you find a tree with rough bark, buy it!

Bark is well developed all the way up the tree and branches . Has been in a pot since the seventies.

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[treeman]

Its still very aesthetically pleasing to me though.

Always the most important thing. The only problem is that they take 40-50 years before the rough bark develops. If you find a tree with rough bark, buy it!

Bark is well developed all the way up the tree and branches . Has been in a pot since the seventies.
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Can we see the tree?

[melbrackstone]

Is this a cedar? There seems to be a lot of trees that look like this in the South Island of NZ

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[shibui]

Almost certainly cypress - Cupressus macrocarpa. Lots grown in NZ and also in Victoria as windbreaks on farms. The Kiwis refer to them as Macrocarpa trees.
Unfortunately Cypress canker has killed most of the VIctorian trees now.

[Matthew]

Its still very aesthetically pleasing to me though.

Always the most important thing. The only problem is that they take 40-50 years before the rough bark develops. If you find a tree with rough bark, buy it!

Bark is well developed all the way up the tree and branches . Has been in a pot since the seventies.
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Can we see the tree?

Mike its quite overgrown atm as it had a hard cutback and wire this spring so im letting it growout for a season but ill get some.

[MJL]

I love this pic of an old deodar forest in the Atlas mountains. Check out the branch that decided to be a tree.
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Mike,
Just went collecting cones and had to smile... two of the cedars that I am talking about have branches that decided to be trees. I'll take a photo when I get a chance but my phone is knackered at the moment.
Cheers,
Mark

[Alex_B]

Very beautiful tree, I really like the canopies you are developing treeman and I love the look of the rough bark.

Might have to pick myself up a ceder after seeing some of the trees in this post.

[Matthew]

Mike see attached. Its been allowed to grow free last few months. that pot on top is about 10 inches across. Ive had it for 15 years but its been in a pot since the late 70's

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[juan73870]

Your trees are so inspirational, Matthew. I always love seeing your pictures. Treeman, I'm loving where you're cedar is going, too. Looks amazing!

[treeman]

Mike see attached. Its been allowed to grow free last few months. that pot on top is about 10 inches across. Ive had it for 15 years but its been in a pot since the late 70's
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Fantastic material Mathew. Now.... what are your plans?...

[MJL]

Matt and Treeman - you both have trees and collections that inspire us all. Amazing ....and your photos are appreciated.

I am intrigued at the bark discussion. I am not sure how old my cedar is but reading this thread- it may have a few years on it; here's the bark.

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This tree makes me feel like I almost have a bonsai to add to my collection of pre-bonsai!

[treeman]

Matt and Treeman - you both have trees and collections that inspire us all. Amazing ....and your photos are appreciated.

I am intrigued at the bark discussion. I am not sure how old my cedar is but reading this thread- it may have a few years on it; here's the bark. IMG_3197.jpegIMG_3196.jpeg

This tree makes me feel like I almost have a bonsai to add to my collection of pre-bonsai!

Seems they start cracking bark at 40+ years.