Bonsai pruning is generally aimed at trees that grow vigorously. Trees with strong growth can be cut down more, and trees with weak growth can be cut down less. The cross-sectional area of the cuttings should be tangent to the branches at an angle of 45, and the leaf buds should be left on the oblique mouth. After pruning, the remaining cultured branches will be supplied with nutrients and grow thick. Cut off the second branch every once in a while, and so on, constantly pruning branches, and gradually form the required bonsai shape.

When maintaining bonsai, provide sufficient water and fertilizer for bonsai stumps to grow. Then pruning becomes a necessary action. How to trim bonsai?

Pruning method of bonsai branches

1, Cross Branch

Cross-branch means that two side branches cross and interfere with each other to form an X-shape. The horizontal branches will look messy and should be cut off. When splicing branches, you can only choose the better one from the two branches and cut off the other one.

2. Parallel branches

Parallel branches refer to two branches in the same direction, which are parallel to each other. Its length is the same as its length. You have to cut off a branch, or cut it short and swing it in the twisting direction of climbing.

3, verticillate branches

A verticillate branch refers to more than three lateral branches growing at the same height of the trunk. The verticillate branches are not easy to grow evenly, which hinders the appearance. We should leave a proper angle or healthy branches and side branches, and cut off other branches.

4. Symmetric branches

Symmetrical branches refer to branches that are opposite to each other at the same level, that is, two branches or one left and one right are born in front of the trunk. For the common symmetrical branches of budding tree species, one branch should be trimmed and staggered from bottom to top.

5. Clustered branches

Cluster branches are several lateral branches that grow in the same part of the trunk. If you want to keep this part of the branches, you can only keep the healthy side branches, and all the others should be cut off.

6. Central Branch Office

A branch whose apex is longer than the front end of the trunk and at right angles to the trunk. This branch has a dazzling feeling and should be cut off. If you want to keep the central branch, you should control the length of the branch and bend it from the base to the left and right by climbing.

Step 7 grow branches in vain

Long branches mean vigorous growth, big leaves and long branches, and upright people tend to grow thick branches. Long branches should be cut off. If you want to keep this branch, you should plant it into a tree in time.

8. axillary branches

Axillary branches are longer than the hollow trunk and fill the curved part, which often destroys the aesthetic feeling of the curved part and should be cut off in time.

9. Upright branches

The upright branch refers to the upright branch that grows on the horizontal branch, which often affects the growth and beauty of other branches and should be cut off in time. If you want to keep it, you must climb, bend and enhance the aesthetic feeling in time.

Pruning skills of bonsai

1, pruning branches

Wheel branches, latch branches, parallel branches, vertical branches, downward branches, unilateral branches, long branches, cross branches, cutting branches, reverse branches and trunk branches. These branches will cause excessive use of fertilizer during the growth of bonsai stumps, which will affect the appearance and hinder the ventilation of branches and leaves.

2, wound treatment

Pay attention to the treatment of trimming wounds when trimming. Prevent bacterial invasion, resulting in the death of bonsai stumps. When you don't grasp the pruning, you should make a few more strokes to determine the position of the pruning.

This period of time is also judged according to the growth habits of bonsai stumps. If my growth motivation is not strong, I will stop pruning at this time. When the stump plants grow, they will be trimmed.

3, pruning time

Time for pruning bonsai branches during stump growth. Pruning the branches of bonsai stumps during the growing period did not cause much damage to bonsai plants, but also allowed bonsai wounds to heal quickly. If the branches of bonsai need to shrink, they can be pruned outside the growth period of bonsai.

4. Ensure overall coordination.

When pruning bonsai, pay attention to the position of pruning branches. It is necessary to ensure the pruning ratio of bonsai branches and ensure the overall coordination and unity. In addition, the cut wound site should show a natural transition. Don't induce new branches after pruning.