Use care when unwrapping
Major pruning should be done in the late Winter, make sure to cover wounds with sealant. Western Hemlocks do well in shade or full sun and in many climates can be left outside year round. Western Hemlock is a member of the Pinaceae family which includes cedars, firs, hemlocks, larches, pines and spruces among other evergreen trees. Do not remove or bonsai tools disturb the sphagnum moss during the process. Use care when unwrapping the plastic and potting the tree. The new roots are very delicate and can be easily damaged. Allow your tree to continue to grow until the next season before trying to style or prune it. Air layering Japanese maples is best done in mid to late spring, after the leaves have sprouted.
