Black pine can generally be pruned in March-April every spring, when the climate is more suitable, and the pruned plants can resume growth as soon as possible.

Cutting the pruned branches of Pinus thunbergii, using moisture-retaining and breathable materials such as coconut bran and water moss, and maintaining the temperature, ventilation and humidity of the small environment after cutting.

How does black pine prune its branches and leaves?

Pruning of Pinus thunbergii mainly focuses on picking buds, that is, removing the terminal buds of half the length of each branch, but if there are many sprouting side branches, all of them can be removed.

In the process of picking leaves, it is mainly to trim most of the old needles, usually the old needles under each twig. If it is too dense, it needs to be trimmed in time.

In addition, black pine is resistant to pruning, and combing twigs during the growth period can promote photosynthesis and accelerate growth. For the black pine preparing to make bonsai, frequent pruning can control the growth of branches and keep the shape.

Black pine grows rapidly after pruning.

If black pine wants to grow fast, it needs pruning in time, mainly cutting buds and picking leaves. For the branches and leaves that affect the beauty of bonsai plants, they can be pruned when the plants enter dormancy in winter.

Pruning and flowering of black pine

If black pine wants to blossom, it needs to pick buds and control its growth in the growing period from March to April. For bonsai that does not need long branches, all the terminal buds can be removed. For those that need to raise branches and tie branches, they should not be topped and picked, and tied branches in time.

Matters needing attention in pruning black pine

When pruning black pine, it should be noted that reasonable leaf picking treatment can greatly improve the ventilation and light transmission effect of plants, promote photosynthesis, and prevent or reduce the infection of pests and diseases.