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Hi, I recently got some young Cryptomeria Japonica and planted them in 2 gallon buckets with slightly acidic, loamy potting soil and 1/3 perlite. I’m located in Southern California-?temps are in the 60-70s on average.???It’s been about two weeks and I’ve noticed some browning and yellowing on some of the needles.

Could it just be stress from being shipped and repotting recently??
They get morning dappled sunlight and afternoon shade.

I’m trying to grow them larger for now before I start working on them later down the line.

It can very well be stress from transport and repotting. Generally we try to avoid repotting newly purshased trees. Better to wait and learn how to best grow the species before.

Southern california, isn't that very hot? Like usda zone 10-11?? I do not think you have chosen a good species for your climate. Cryptomeria likes mild summers, cold winters and humid air. I think your situation is totally the oposite?

Join a nearby club and ask them for advice about what species is suitable to grow locally.

They were shipped without soil due to California laws so I thought better to pot them right away

I’m by the ocean and summers tend to be mild in the 70s, with some rare days in the 80s. I know it’s not ideal but I am hoping it’s cool enough for this tree. We will see.?

Hoping it’s just travel/potting?stress with this one ?Thank you for your advice though