Just wanted to post an update. The cedar is doing well, it has added foliar mass. After the repot, the cedar spent about 1 month under partial shade, until I could see elongation happening on the branches. After that, I slowly increase it to full sun over 2-3 weeks. Through the growing season I heavily fertilized and just let it grow, no styling took place. I will most likely style it this year after post flush hardening or fall.
I’m inspired by a famous historical cedar in Morocco named Gourad. Attached is a photo of that cedar when it was alive, currently only its skeleton remains. I will be using it as inspiration to design this Cedar.
November 2021 (Potential Front)
January 2022 (Potential Backside)
Inspirational Photos of Cedar “Gourad” in Morocco