Detailed Explanation of Ginkgo Bonsai Styling Methods and Techniques

The selection and styling of ginkgo bonsai material is mainly based on pruning.

Observe the tree shape

Potted ginkgo has relatively many leggy branches, but its trunk is more ornamental, so some leggy branches should be removed. When cutting leggy branches, first observe the position where the branches grow, then cut off overlapping branches, crossing branches, and so on.

Styling and pruning

After cutting off excess branches, then prune the length of the branches that need styling. If the length of the styling branches cannot be determined clearly, you can first bind them with metal wire, and prune after the binding and styling are done. Finally, according to its natural growth shape, add a little more creative work and then prune.

Potting

Potted ginkgo can be given a suitable pot according to the placement location, but because of the limitation of the pot, root growth will be constrained, so choose relatively fertile soil, or mix some loose garden soil with some base fertilizer for growing it.

When potting ginkgo, the season can be considered. Because of the season, ginkgo leaves gradually turn yellow in autumn. When choosing a pot, yellow can be the main color. In spring and summer when the leaves are green, it does not affect the overall ornamental value, and in autumn when the leaves are yellow, it adds even more visual effect. After potting, attach a layer of green moss on the surface, water once thoroughly, and finally place it in a shady place to recover for ten days.

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      Ginkgo is a famous long-lived tree species with strong vitality, peculiar leaf shape, and easy grafting propagation and shaping pruning. It is a high-quality material for making bonsai. Ginkgo bonsai made from ginkgo tree material is even more outstanding, with high ornamental value and economic value. Ginkgo is a commonly used tree species in Chinese bonsai. Ginkgo bonsai has a thick trunk, curved branches, exposed roots, a unique shape, and is vigorous and unrestrained, full of interest, and is a masterpiece among Chinese bonsai.

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      When planting ginkgo bonsai, first put part of the soil in the pot, choose stump wood obtained by various methods, prune the root system and place it in the pot, let the root system fully extend, then fill the pot with soil, gently press it firm with your hands and then lift it slightly upward. Do not fill the pot soil too full. After planting, water thoroughly immediately, and loosen the soil in time after it dries slightly to help the plant recover.
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      For the selection of ginkgo stump wood, choose root sprout seedlings under large ginkgo trees and ginkgo tree stalactite branches, thick and twisted, with different forms, which are often ideal materials for horticulturists. Ginkgo tree root sprout seedlings are good material for making ginkgo bonsai. The new branches sprouting from old stumps left after felling are even superior stump scenery for ginkgo bonsai.
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      The prototype is the foundation for making ginkgo bonsai. To process the prototype, the method is to use various methods during the growing season of the ginkgo stump wood to wire and bend the branches and trunk, making them either curved or straight, either slanting or upright, either bending down or rising up, and to set the extending direction on schedule. When wiring and layering, if the branch is too long and you want to bend it into a spiral shape, then from the beginning you need to use the palm-rope method, carrying the palm fiber on the branch. After wiring and layering, one palm fiber set follows another, without cutting the palm fiber, which is called continuous palm fiber.


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      There are three basic pruning techniques for ginkgo bonsai, namely short pruning, thinning pruning, and reduction pruning. Short pruning means cutting branches short to stimulate the lateral buds below the cut to sprout, forming stronger lateral branches, and at the same time tending to cluster, which makes styling easier. After cutting, secondary buds often sprout, increasing the number of branching levels. Pruning the trunk is to control tree height and promote lateral branch development. Short pruning of lateral branches is to promote latent buds to sprout. Thinning pruning means cutting branches off from the base.
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      Pruning is the main technique in ginkgo bonsai styling. According to different appreciation requirements, methods such as thinning pruning, short cutting, and reduction should be used to cut off excess lateral branches, parallel branches, crossing branches, overly dense branches, leggy branches, and diseased or dead branches, highlight the trunk, and enrich the ornamental branches, so that it has a higher artistic style. But pruning should follow nature and not be imitated mechanically.

      Conclusion: The above is the relevant knowledge about ginkgo bonsai brought to you by the editor. I hope it can help friends who need it in this area. That is all for this issue's flowers and bonsai. See you next time.

The styling techniques of ginkgo bonsai