Pruning A Bonsai Tree

Cutting branches to shape your tree.

Pruning a bonsai tree. Look for weeds growing in the. Shears come in varying sizes the size you. This is a major form of pruning and is done more than once in the lifetime of the plants. Types of bonsai tree.

Place your bonsai on a flat surface at eye level. Determine which season your tree should be trimmed during. In this video jason works on a chinese elm bonsai that he trunk chopped three years ago. Inspect the root mass for areas of rot trim away as needed.

Ensure that the tree has enough time to recover from the pruning. Essentially there are two different techniques. Remove all the weeds and dead wood or leaves. You will need shears and a concave cutter.

Prune for structure and style from november to february. 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. Determine which branches should be pruned. Hosted by jason chan of eastern leaf.

Bonsai trees should only be pruned during a certain time. The pruning of a bonsai tree is slightly different to that of a normal house or outdoor plant. Carefully remove the tree from its pot. How to prune a bonsai tree method 1 of 3.

He goes over some basic pruning techniques and discusses things to keep in mind when ramifying the branches on your tree. These tiny trees need constant attention and the trimming and pruning process not only give them their own unique shape and style but it is also essential for the trees overall health. Without doubt the most important way to train a bonsai is to prune it on a regular basis. Analyse your bonsai tree to.

Cut away any dead or damaged growth and any branches or shoots that grow outside of your desired shape. Clean the pot itself and. Structural pruning of bonsai. You can prune your bonsai tree year round for general maintenance to keep it neat and tidy but an annual structural pruning will need to be done at the beginning of each spring.

Step 3 deadwood. Using sharp shears trim away the outer layer of roots. In most cases structural pruning includes removing major branches of the plant. Step 2 determine where to cut.

Pruning any plant creates a wound that. Doing structural and stylistic pruning. When caring for a bonsai the trimming and pruning process is of the utmost importance. Depending on the particular bonsai you have will depend on how much maintenance and pruning you will need to do to look after your tree.

Caring for your. It gives some radical structural changes to the plant.