Flame Tree Bonsai Pruning

Carefully pluck out the weeds making sure not to damage the roots of the bonsai.
Flame tree bonsai pruning. Bonsai trees should only be pruned during a certain time of year. The tree tolerates normal root pruning you can remove one third of the root mass. Its tolerance to poor soils and hard pruning make it an excellent selection for bonsai. Look for weeds growing in the bonsai pot as well as dead twigs or leaves on the tree itself.
Take care to cut off dead roots and the strong roots circling at the bottom of the pot. Flame trees are propagated from seed. Maintenance pruning maintenance pruning is all about keeping the design of your bonsai tree and distributing the foliage in a healthy way. Sterilize the blades with household disinfectant before and after pruning the tree to prevent the spread of plant diseases.
It also includes twig pruning leaf pruning and pinching. The tree grows rapidly up to 5 feet per year and weak branches break easily. This fast growing deciduous tree develops fernlike foliage and takes on a natural umbrella shape. The ideal pruning season will vary between tree species but will usually be during the spring and summer when the plant is growing most vigorously.
Trees are naturally heavier in foliage at the top so keep the top of your tree cleanly pruned. Use sharp bypass pruning shears for small branches and a sharp pruning saw for larger branches. As the flame tree prefers a slightly acidic soil you can add some kanuma to your soil mix. Pick dead twigs or leaves off of the tree and discard them.