European Larch Bonsai Pruning

As mentioned early spring is the best time for pruning with a view to creating a bushier tree.
European larch bonsai pruning. Pinch soft shoots back to two buds after they have grown out and extended somewhat. New shoots can harden mature well until next winter. During winter the branches are bare revealing intricate branch and twig structures. In this video lloyd noall from bonsai direct shows us how to prune a european larch a fantastic deciduous outdoor bonsai tree with great character.
In august tip branches back to side growth and if the tree has become ragged trim branches hard back to force inner buds and compact growth. A good time to prune a bonsai is early june. Generally this is the best time for any type of pruning but if you spot hazardous branches that need removing urgently then you should do so without delay regardless of the time of year. The foliage darkens during summer and in autumn turns bright gold.
Maintenance pruning should be carried out through the year by pinching back new shoots. The bark also has. Always carry out any larch tree pruning during the dormant season. The larch bonsai is often pruned in the middle of the growing season.
The larch is a strong tree which can withstand regular pruning well. It is not possible to build a fine crown without pruning the strong growing shoots. Than new shoots quickly form. In summer switch to a balanced feed to help the larch bonsai harden off for the winter.
Sometime in the winter is perfect. After watering little globules of water are trapped in the centre of the leaves which sparkle in the sunlight. Allowing new growth to extend first before pinching back will allow the branches and trunk to thicken. Therefore depending on age they are repotted.
Japanese larches have a strong root growth. When spring comes small bright green needle shaped leaves appear around the buds giving the appearance of small green flowers. Pruning hard pruning and formative pruning is best carried out in late winter larches need judicious pruning at this time of year to retain their shape.