Ive got some books but they are hard to understand do I trim just below a leaf or just above it and how far can I trim it down the branch? Its quite a young tree about 7 years old.
2007-05-05 22:41:03 · 5 answers · asked by atticusblack19 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
100's of species of trees are made into a bonsai, it would be helpful if you identify the species when asking a question about it. Meanwhile, you might want to check the Bonsai Care page of my website:
http://www.american-bonsai.com , or if you have more information, you're welcome to email me at:
wchoat@american-bonsai.com
You'll probably want to keep the original shape of the tree, and if so, trim any new growth where you don't want a branch to form.
2007-05-07 06:28:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally when you trim "prune" a tree, you want to cut below the leaf... or second node on branch
2007-05-05 22:46:46 · answer #2 · answered by zelin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you prune a tree especially a young one be sure not to cut alot of foliage of because thats how the tree make food. Then you want to cut at the collar of branches.
2007-05-05 23:41:53 · answer #3 · answered by tarzandwc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cant exactly answer this one but all i will say is its fantastic that your bonsai has liked the move.Its a very good sign indeed as for cutting it I tend to cut my new growth so it can consentrate on the permanent growth.
i hope this helps.
pierce
ps mines a ficus fig.
2007-05-06 09:35:23 · answer #4 · answered by pierce_banderiezz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to root prune it ... you can wire the new shoot to form new branches
2007-05-07 13:22:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋