How to prune a banyan bonsai? Detailed methods and techniques

Eucalyptus has a very strong growth capacity, and the tree in a bonsai will keep growing. If allowed to grow naturally, it will affect the shape of the bonsai, so it is necessary to prune the bonsai regularly. Eucalyptus bonsai pruning precautions: if you want it to look good, master these techniques!

What key points should be noted when pruning a eucalyptus bonsai

1. Eucalyptus bonsai is evergreen, so it can generally be pruned at any time, but pruning and other operations are better carried out in early spring, and once a year is better. In early spring, cut off branches that affect the shape, such as dead branches, diseased branches and crossing branches. If you cut it in winter, it is easy to freeze the eucalyptus, so spring is the better time.

2. If the eucalyptus grows very luxuriantly, it can be pruned twice a year, but the first time can be done when the branches that grew after the first pruning have produced branches and are very thick.

3. Do not cut leaves in winter. Winter temperatures are low, and it is difficult for new leaves to grow when leaves are cut. It is better to pick leaves when the eucalyptus grows vigorously after spring, and only cut the luxuriant branches.

4. After picking leaves, new leaves need to grow, so when picking leaves, keep the leaf stalk; the leaf stalk cannot be removed.

5. Before picking leaves, it is better to apply nitrogen fertilizer two or three times, and then treat the leaves after the eucalyptus has fully sprouted.

Eucalyptus bonsai shaping techniques

To make a bonsai grow into the shape you want, binding is only an auxiliary means; the purpose of shaping is mainly achieved through pruning. Common methods include topping, bud thinning, leaf picking, short cutting and contraction.

Topping: during the sprouting period of the eucalyptus, remove 2/3 of the bud center, leaving only a small part of the base. This can promote the growth of side buds and grow more branches to expand the crown. Each time new branches grow, when 2-3 leaves have grown, the leaves are removed, so that in the long run the crown will become fuller.

Bud thinning: to grow a good tree shape, it is necessary to carry out bud thinning during the growing season and remove all excess buds, leaving only good buds.

Leaf picking: when the eucalyptus grows vigorously, the leaves of the eucalyptus can become smaller and more numerous in shape through leaf picking. But be careful not to pick leaves on thin branches.

Short cutting: short cutting is cutting some annual branches. Cut off the top 1/5 of a branch to eliminate apical dominance and form medium short branches, which makes the mother branch thicker and the tree fuller. Cutting off the top 1/2-3/5 can promote branch growth and form more medium and long branches. Cut off the top of a branch, leaving only 1/5, and then a main branch can be cultivated.

Contraction: contraction is the cutting of perennial branches. Through contraction, the tree shape can be reduced, the performance of the branches can be improved, and the bonsai can be more layered. This is one of the main techniques of the Lingnan school's "storage and cutting" technique. The shapes of "chicken feet" and "deer antlers" are created by contraction.

In our impression, eucalyptus will become very large. It can cover a wide range of eucalyptus bonsai, but in fact, a eucalyptus bonsai can be used as a miniature version of a banyan tree. It is very decorative at home, and bonsai pruning also attracts much attention. As for eucalyptus matters, management can start from these aspects:

Eucalyptus needs to be pruned once a year because it grows quickly. If the eucalyptus grows faster, it can be pruned twice a year. The shape of the eucalyptus is mainly achieved by pruning. Early spring is the better time to prune eucalyptus, but a eucalyptus bonsai can be pruned in other seasons as well. When pruning, you can remove dead branches, old branches and overlapping parts at the fork. Steep branches have a great impact on the overall shape, and these branches can be cut off.

Eucalyptus shaping: when the eucalyptus is being shaped, it can be constrained according to the growth direction of the eucalyptus. Common constraint methods can be used. You can choose the binding method you like and let the eucalyptus grow according to your guidance. Generally there are methods such as laying flat and single pole. Eucalyptus shaping can also use exposed roots, which can make the eucalyptus landscape more beautiful, and the bonsai can also reflect the grower's aesthetics.

Eucalyptus is an evergreen tree species. Placed at home all year round, it can give you a verdant view. The metabolism of eucalyptus will be reflected in the thinning of leaves on old branches and slender branches, which affects ornamental value, so regular pruning will keep the eucalyptus in a fresh posture. If the eucalyptus is to be pruned twice, it is recommended to prune in spring and prune in summer. The disappearance of eucalyptus metabolism will make the eucalyptus look refreshed. When cutting, deer antler pruning can be used.

When pruning, you need to pay attention to the parts, because the pruning process is also a test of aesthetics. If the pruning transition is unnatural, it will make the bonsai show an unnatural state. When pruning, prune according to the normal growth direction of the eucalyptus. If the pruning is damaged, you can find a way to repair it, that is, re-spray the pruned parts.

If you want to prevent the eucalyptus from growing too tall, you can reduce the buds of the branches by pinching the heart, thereby preventing the eucalyptus from growing too tall and affecting the proportions of the bonsai. In addition, because eucalyptus sprouting often occurs, unnecessary bud growth can usually be seen and can be removed at any time.

The roots of the eucalyptus should be repaired in time to prevent the roots of the eucalyptus from growing too densely. If you think the eucalyptus has been covered by the original pot, you need to change the eucalyptus into a new pot. As long as some new roots are retained, the old roots need to be removed and replanted to prevent the roots of the eucalyptus from becoming too luxuriant.

Eucalyptus has the characteristics of resistance to pruning, strong sprouting and fast growth. In addition to pruning in early spring, new branches and long branches are usually pruned according to modeling requirements to maintain the tree's appearance and enhance ornamental value.

Many people like to make bonsai. Because they like bonsai, almost no one has grown eucalyptus and made a bonsai. The editor himself is also a bonsai fan, but I have always been worried about making bonsai, because a small bonsai always feels less beautiful than others, and I feel depressed every day. There is no way, but this is a matter for careful consideration. Making bonsai is also an art. Just like learning painting, it is necessary to start from copying. When you have a certain foundation, you must create with certain basic skills. So, the editor thinks we should look at other people's successful works, think about them, and learn from good works. This is the first step to success, and create your own success based on other people's excellent works. So today the editor collected some works that I personally think are very successful, and I will give you a taste. I hope it can help those who are unsure about pruning a bonsai.

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