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Hi all, I got given my first bonsai yesterday for my birthday from a family member. Could someone please help me identify it?
I believe it could be a yew possibly. I am also concerned it is looking a little wilted so I would like to read up fully on proper care for it once identified.

Many thanks and looking forward to seeing my first tree develop through the years

Dawn Redwood / Metasequoia glyptostrobides

Thank you so much for your quick reply Auk , it is very much appreciated.

I'm guessing as this is a deciduous tree the yellowing of the leaves is normal now it is going to its dormant stage. I was beginning to worry this might be wilting. I've now got the pot sat in a humidity tray.

Should I hold off any trimming till the spring and just work on keeping the tree happy and alive?

Elmo2002 wrote: I've now got the pot sat in a humidity tray.

Why? These trays are of no use outdoors.

Should I hold off any trimming till the spring and just work on keeping the tree happy and alive?

Yep.

Ah I currently have it in my front room in a south facing window, I'm guessing it should only be kept outdoors

This must be outside you will kill it if you keep it inside. It also particularly in summer needs a lot of water, I stand mine in water all summer.