Bonsai Juniper Shaping

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Bonsai juniper shaping. Messages 3 reaction score 1. Using the right bonsai tools will help significantly. To do so simply prune branches shoots that have outgrown the intended canopy size shape using twig shears or a normal cutter. If you see one branchtip take off and extending well outside the existing grow the tree is at full health again.

Analyze the stem structure of the juniper. Slanting bonsai style shakan as a result of the wind blowing in one dominant direction or when a tree grows in the shadow and must bend toward the sun the tree will lean in one direction. Maintenance pruning to maintain and refine the existing shape of a bonsai and structural pruning which involves more rigorous pruning to give a tree its basic shape or style. Essentially there are two different techniques.

Prune off larger unwanted branches. It is important especially in the outer and top areas to prune regularly in order to force the tree to distribute growth more evenly and develop a dense foliage. The growth is called a runner. In this movie morten albek teacher of the shohin bonsai course explains the steps of styling a juniper bonsai.

Aug 18 2019 1 hey everyone. Start date aug 18 2019. Never prune a dry plant. I am completely new to bonsai and i received this juniper i believe bonsai as a gift from my dad about a month and a half ago.

The green mound juniper bonsai is also from japan and also bears needle like foliage but the needles are shorter more compact bluish green almost like scale like foliage. Complete any extensive cosmetic pruning during the juniper s dormancy period. Sterilize small sharp clean pruning shears by. Sam doecke aussie bonsai bloke 10 590 views.

Juniper shaping 1 year 1 month ago 48588. Refer to photos or pictures of your favored bonsai styles to identify the. Place the juniper plant in its container on a clean work surface. How to trim a juniper bonsai and avoid brown tips aussie bonsai bloke duration.

It s time to put bonsai techniques into action. Shape the tree s branches and trunk using sharp pruning shears. You may get new branches once the tree gets healthy which you can tell by looking at the new growth. Don t be afraid to prune your bonsai.

Pruning bonsai without doubt the most important way to train a bonsai is to prune it on a regular basis. Juniper bonsai shaping new to bonsai. As mentioned previously maintenance pruning is required to maintain a trees shape. Treat any adverse health issue immediately and resume cosmetic pruning when the bonsai returns to good health.