When will the little black pine be pruned
The suitable time for pruning black pine is summer, that is, June-July. At this time, it will grow very luxuriantly, and the new buds will continue to age. At this time, pruning can greatly reduce the loss of nutrients and water. It is not recommended to do it in spring, which will easily hinder the growth of plants.
Pruning techniques of Pinus thunbergii
Pruning of black pine is mainly based on picking buds. Generally, buds are not picked in the new pot of black pine pile landscape within one year, and the new buds are elongated in March-April of the following year, but when needles have not been drawn, about half of the length of each terminal bud is usually picked. If the pile landscape does not need long branches, all the terminal buds can be picked, and the branches that affect the beautiful posture of the pile landscape can be cut off during the winter dormancy period and sealed with wax or glue.
How does the small black pine prune its branches and leaves?
Bud picking time: During March-April every year, the new buds of the black pine bonsai just grow out, and the buds can be picked before the leaves grow out.
Bud picking: Pick off the buds and pick off half the buds that grow.
Pruning: If the buds are picked well, the shape of the black pine bonsai will be better. If it is not beautiful enough, you can trim it a little with scissors in winter.
Matters needing attention in pruning of small black pine
Keep moisture after transplanting. Although black pine doesn't like water, it needs to replenish a lot of water just after planting. When seedlings enter the peak growth period, they need topdressing once to supplement nutrients, and topdressing again in autumn, which basically meets the growth demand of 1 year.