Chinese Elm Bonsai Pruning
Use the bonsai pruning shears to cut off dead damaged or weak limbs.
Chinese elm bonsai pruning. Chinese elm bonsai tree pruning basic clip and grow eastern leaf knowledge base in this video jason works on a chinese elm bonsai that he trunk chopped three years ago. Check the bonsai tree for any signs of damage or limbs that are not growing properly. The chinese elm may go into shock if the roots are pruned back too far. In fact they grow better as outdoor bonsai.
Frequent trimming of the branches creates beautiful ramification. He goes over some basic pruning techniques and discusses things to keep in mind when ramifying the branches on your tree. He goes over some basic pruning techniques and discusses things to keep in mind when ramifying the branches on your tree. You ideally want to leave one pair of new leaves on each shoot and prune off anything longer than this.
The chinese elm is one of the most common species sold as indoor bonsai although they can also be grown as outdoor bonsai. In this video we go through some of the key techniques in training and shaping a chinese elm bonsai. In this video jason works on a chinese elm bonsai that he trunk chopped three years ago. Chinese elm bonsai tree pruning basic clip and grow.
The bonsai will have been styled and pruned prior to dispatch so you should notice that the new shoots are a slightly paler green colour. In answer to your question about pruning the chinese elm bonsai. After placing the bonsai in its new pot water the soil thoroughly. Keep the bonsai in a shady spot for two to four weeks.
Shape the bonsai tree. He goes over the basics for clip and grow and the importance of setting a foundation at the beginning when working on a tree when reduced to just the trunk. The basic premise of the clip and grow technique is covered along with directional pruning. The chinese elm bonsai tree is a favorite of growers everywhere.
Hosted by jason chan of eastern leaf. It is especially popular with beginners. Pruning is necessary to maintain the right shape of your bonsai and also to encourage new growth. Although the trunk develops slowly in a container the branches grow very quickly.
How to prune chinese elm bonsai trees. You can prune the roots as you repot the tree but avoid any heavy root pruning. Many bonsai trees including the chinese elm can be pruned and twisted into a number of shapes.