Bonsai Root Pruning

The roots should be trimmed all around so that the root ball will fit into its new container without having to fold or tuck long roots into it.

Bonsai root pruning. The ideal pruning season will vary between tree species but will usually be during the spring and summer when the plant is growing most vigorously. Periodically every bonsai begins to outgrow its pot. Root pruning also keeps your bonsai healthy. Root pruning can a very valuable tool in the bonsai training process.

5 pot the bonsai plant in a. Growth may be either slowed down or speeded up. Root pruning one of the obljects of bonsai is to keep them about the same size as when they are considered finished to accomplish this root pruning is required. For this reason bonsai are root pruned.

The character of the growth can also be manipulated. Cut about one third of the lower portion of the root structure with a pruning clipper or saw after trimming the roots to create a compact and shallow root structure. Let s discuss how to properly prune the roots of a bonsai to minimize the possibility of killing it. As the rootball is repeatedly pruned over the years the rootsystem becomes denser and denser.

When severe root pruning is required to get a nursery plant into a bonsai pot do not remove more than two thirds of the roots of a container plant if root pruning during the dormant season. Bonsai trees should only be pruned during a certain time of year. It is a single tined tool and is probably the best way to untangle the roots with minimal damage. Once you understand the concept of root pruning the rest of the bonsai tree care will seem very easy to you.

A side effect of root pruning is that it increases the density of the root ball. I wanted to show how well that root has healed and how nicely the cambium closed up the cut. For pruning roots use a root hook. In doing so over time these roots will grow thicker and ultimately create a natural looking bonsai nebari.

Bonsai root pruning is the one task above all others that can cause the death of your tree very quickly. However avoiding the task may also readily kill your bonsai. From every root that is trimmed a number of new roots will emerge from the root tip that was removed. Paul pikel thursday april 15th 2010.

This is so that the tree can adequately heal the wound created during pruning. First you need to know about the equipment. Severe root pruning should only be done during dormancy. Tag archive for root pruning the healing power of trees.

Dormant root pruning without top pruning will result in food storage losses and the resultant top growth.