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This week on Mirai Live, we explore a species thus far underutilized in bonsai: Western Redcedar. This species offers a tremendous amount of potential, vigor, and aesthetic nuance that serves as a perfect design study for handling species outside the norm of traditional bonsai. In this first installment of this two-part stream, we delve into the characteristics of this unique bog species and identify its design merits, culminating in branch selection and structural pruning to set the tone, remedy any structural issues, and outline the beginning of its transformation into nature in miniature. Build your design skills as we construct a nuanced aesthetic that deviates from traditional bonsai forms and celebrates the uniqueness of this material. Tonight, 6pm PDT, live.bonsaimirai.com. Become a member of Mirai Live to watch.