Branch Pruning
Once you have completed the work of tapering (kokejun), initial rise
(tachiagari), and wiring, you can begin the final shaping of the plant.
Pruning reduces the volume of the tree in order to achieve the goal of ...
Branch pruning should be carried out in the autumn or winter as there is likely to be less loss of resin then. The resin leaves a white stain on the bark. If small stubs are left they can be styled into jins at a later date.
Branch pruning is best carried out in fall or winter when there are fewer or no leaves. This gives a clearly visible working area, leading to fewer mishaps. Maples heal better if pruning paste is used to seal the wound after branch removal.
Branch Pruning
Acer palmatum bleed heavily if pruned in early Spring. This can be stemmed to a degree if the tree is rootpruned beforehand.
- Branch pruning should be done mainly in autumn or winter. It is recommended that you seal pruning wounds with a wound dressing or putty
- You should aim to develop fine branches and avoid long **internodes** ...
Leaf and Branch Pruning: Olive have a difficult reputation when it come to branch pruning. If pruning is carried out during spring and grown season. Resultant growth around the cut can be vigorous. The best time to prune for tree shape is during fall.
The proces of branch pruning.
Fukinagashi
The "windswept" bonsai style. One of the basic styles. This windswept style simulates the effect of extreme exposure to strong winds. (See also section Bonsai styles in Encyclopedia).
Pruning : Branch pruning can be done in late fall or winter to reduce sap bleeding from the wound. After cutting off the branch, reduce the cut around the edges with a sharp knife or chisel and seal with a putty cut paste.
Branch Pruning
We have covered root pruning in another article; branch pruning is the other side of this coin. There is an old bonsai saying "As with the bottom, so with the top.
In regards to pruning jade tree bonsais, it is important that the reader know that there are actually two types of bonsai pruning: branch pruning and root pruning. When would you root prune? Often, you prune the roots when you are repotting the plant.
With the Maple Bonsai tree, any branch pruning is generally best scheduled for autumn or early winter when the tree has shed it’s leaves and in a dormant state.
The defoliated bonsai tree after a major branch pruning
Teacher Wong gave the tree a major branch pruning after defoliation. This Elm is actually an award-winning mini bonsai.
If this is not done in concert with the branch pruning, the result could be quite unbalanced. The real trick to creating an attractive tree is finding the proper balance between branch growth and root growth.
When pruning your Japanese red maple, always perform branch pruning together with root pruning so that your tree is kept to a manageable size for your roots.
Nothing to do except some heavy branch pruning and wiring, checking to make sure the humidity stays up for the winter. High humidity, don't throw snow in....low humidity do the reverse......the way I like things.....simple.
Pruning and wiring: Branch pruning should be done mainly in fall or winter, to avoid excess loss of sap and so that the shape of the tree can be better seen. Seal pruning wounds with a wound dressing.
full of fine, fibrous roots, the bonsai will be able to take up the nutrients which are essential for its well being. It is a misconception that root pruning is responsible for the dwarfing of bonsai trees, as this is achieved by branch pruning ...
 See also: Pruning, Tree, Bonsai, Plant, Light
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