Help! Cedar in trouble!

Causal

Last summer I transplanted 3 small cedar saplings out of my father's lawn. All 3 made it through the summer and winter just fine, and all three turned a nice shade of green and began growing in early spring. But just a week or two into the season, 2 of them began turning brown. They have since been relegated to the trash heap. The third is the one I've been most looking forward to working with. About a week ago, the bright green new growth turned the same green as the older needles, and it hasn't put out any new growth. Now some of the branches and needles are turning brown. I've only been at this a couple of years, so I have no idea what I'me doing wrong.








What's gone wrong?? What can I do?

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cray13

Causal,

If you can provide a little more information some people here may be able to assist.

Describe the type of soil the tree is planted in: ( free draining, standard nursery potting mix)

How and when do you water?
Where is the tree located?

With this information others may be able to better help.

I will say I've heard many people tell me that 'red eastern cedar' is not a good candidate for bonsai. The only good red eastern cedar specimens I've seen were owned by some very experienced bonsaists. I'd suggest you might want to pick a different type of tree if you are new to bonsai.

This thread may help you find a more suitable species to start with.