Pruning time: the best pruning time is from June 10 to February of the following year, which is the dormant period of pine bonsai and will stop growing, so pruning is the most suitable at this time.
Pruning method: firstly, all the branches and leaves that grow too messy, too long and have been eroded by pests and diseases are pruned, and after pruning, all the incisions are wrapped with white belt (medical) to protect the trees; Then pick the buds, mainly the buds at the top of the branches, but choose longer ones, so that the original branches can be denser and stronger.
However, if it is not pruned for a long time and allowed to grow freely, it will not only destroy the aesthetic feeling, but also weaken its upward trend.
Pruning principle of pine bonsai: When pruning, we not only control its rise and remove the branches and leaves eroded by pests and diseases, but also shape it better. So make sure what you want it to look like before pruning. In fact, the pruning of bonsai is also to show a person's aesthetic level.
It's 10 months in autumn. If you have a pine bonsai at home, you should start pruning it. Remember to prune the branches normally before beautifying them.