AusBonsai

Not sure if this browning is normal or not??

We are in the middle of winter.

Is my soil too wet?

hopefully it will get new buds on the ends of the foliage in a few weeks time.

How long ago did you prune and wire?

Had a similar looking tree which I wired, and slowly started losing foliage / branches (without repotting), put it down to the tree not liking wiring or was too hard on the tree. My soil was fairly wet as well, but was the same that the tree was bought in.. Have one branch remaining, going to leave to grow and see what happens, think will repot this spring into a more freely draining soil mix (without touching roots too much).

Hopefully your tree will shoot as mentioned by Brian, until then keep an eye on the watering.

I just potted it into better soil. I just noted the underside of the leaves are greener than the top.

Update - April 2016

Looking back it looks like a different tree.

I've wired up a few Hinoki - 2 out of 3 didn't make it. You are looking at the lone survivor.

These things seem pretty fussy.

Hi Daluke,
Looking better now.
Just a tip, do not keep wet when cold & especially do not water in the evening in winter. Otherwise they are fine, albeit, slow.
Regards,
Black Knight

Looking good

My tree I mentioned earlier just never recovered. I purchased a new one short time back, nursery stock larger than before. Any suggestions on timing for initial pruning, should I open up now to let light in or wait for spring?

I love the foliage on the Hinoki.

My experience and success rate isn't the best - hopefully someone else can answer your question.

I think frost protection is important with these and gradual shaping helps reduce shock. I'm not looking forward to repotting. Hopefully this one makes it through.

Hey daluke! Your hinoki looks good so keep us posted the browning during winter time is normal on mine and she seems to pick up again when the weather heats up towards summer (i've only got one though ) great work there mate!