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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 4, 2019
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    Both. It appears where the root meets the trunk, and that it underwent quite a bit of stress at the start of life. Likely the seedling got moved early on and started to regrow according to its new orientation.

    Sometimes this can happen when a container gets knocked over and neglected for quite a long time, leaving the tree to grow in a new direction.

    It is best to bury that underground at the time of planting, but digging it up to change that now would be quite stressful on the tree. I would leave it like it is,or mound up some soil or mulch. Not much, but just enough to cover that portion.

    This article will help you to care for Cypress: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cypress/growing-cypress-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Soulfoxx on
    October 4, 2019
    A.

    Thank you for the prompt reply. I found out this tree was shipped to my zone in error and won’t survive an Ohio winter.

    I was going to dig it up and ship it to my son in OR. Now, with your advice, to leave her alone, I need to decide which option is the worst case scenario?

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    January 3, 2020
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    These are often sold at Christmas time as gifts or trained as bonsai. It is impossible to tell the age of a tree by height. You can keep a bonsai under a foot tall for more than 50 years.

    I can give an approximate age of between 1 and 2 years, but if this has been a bonsai for some time, then I could be way off. The age of the tree will not affect its care.

    https://extension.sdstate.edu/living-christmas-tree-alternatives

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    GKH_Susan on
    March 3, 2020
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    GKH_Susan on
    April 15, 2020
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    Online research shows it can grow up to 85 feet tall. Topping a tree is never a good idea. However, cypress trees can be pruned if done correctly.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cypress/cutting-back-cypress-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 22, 2020
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    You have to mix the compost with topsoil, or potting soil. Any compost will be too rich to plant directly into.

    Here is an article to help you with their care:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cypress/growing-cypress-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    August 19, 2020
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    The ones that are completely brown cannot be helped. If there are just a few brown branches in others try cutting them out of you can reach them easily. The fungicide you applied may help. With these trees, prevention is key.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/leyland-cypress/leyland-cypress-diseases.htm

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