Bonsai Repotting Service

Mid february is a good general average for most bonsai trees.

Bonsai repotting service. It depends on the size of container pot and tree species how often a bonsai tree needs to be repotted. Repotting and root pruning re potting and root pruning bonsai is a necessary process to stimulate vigorous root growth allowing your tree to thrive in a small pot. We must move our trees into new containers meld shape their root systems into their next iterations and further our trees journeys. The charge for this service depends on the size of the tree and any work required to the tree itself eg trimming wiring pest control.

Chuck croft president northern virginia bonsai society learn how to care for style and repot your bonsai plant. With in all of our years testing this is what we ve learned. Bonsai need to be re potted every 2 to 5 years depending on the species of tree and rate of growth. Fast growing trees need to be repotted every two years sometimes even every year while older more mature trees need to be repotted every three to five years.

During the winter your bonsai is dormant and the tree rests for the spring. Bring your own tree and a pair of chopsticks to shape your plant during this hands on class. If a new pot is required the cost of the pot will be additional to the. Chuck will provide hands on assistance on styling shaping and repotting and help you select the proper pot and drainage materials.

Repotting season is a bonsai practitioner s busiest time of year. 1 never bare root a tree. At mirai repotting season is no different. We must use this crucial period to our best advantage.

Junipers of course are evergreens and don t lose their leaves like a deciduous tree but they go dormant just the same. We can repot restyle your tree for you. Late winter is the best time to re pot your bonsai tree.