How To Trim A Juniper Bonsai

A quick video we took of my showing my son how to prune a juniper bonsai.
How to trim a juniper bonsai. Determine which season your tree should be trimmed during. Please leave a comment if you like. Cut new growth that appears on the lower third of the tree trunk using the appropriate sized cutter. Usually pruning is done after a month of growth which starts in spring.
The buds are held between the tips of the thumb and forefinger and twisted sharply to make a clean cut. A lovingly tended juniper bonsai is not just a beautiful plant. Ensure that the tree has enough time to recover from the pruning. Repot the juniper bonsai approximately every two years or as needed.
Pinching by hand correct another method of bonsai pruning is defoliation which involves removing leaves of deciduous trees during the summer to force the tree to grow new leaves. Determine which branches should be pruned. For more information check the defoliation page. Shears come in varying sizes the size you will need will depend on the size of the bonsai and the thickness of the branches you will be cutting.
This technique is also called nipping. Investing in sharp tools is worthwhile as. Please leave a comment if you like. Use bonsai shears when only part of the.
How to prune a bonsai tree 6 steps to pruning your bonsai step 1 have your tools ready. Prune dead branches or branches with little foliage. Never rip or tear branches and stems. Complete each cut with a sharp angular cut to promote rapid healing.
Cut back to the trunk right next to the joint with a concave. This technique ultimately leads to a reduction in leaf size and an increase in ramification. It is a horticultural work of art achieved by years of consistent pruning shaping repotting and faithful care. Comments are turned off.
Check out on amazon. How to trim bonsai dwarf junipers 1. Prune the root system of the juniper tree during the repotting process. Pruning any plant creates a wound that.
The practice used for pruning juniper bonsai trees is known as finger pinching.