Pruning Azalea Bonsai
Where to plant it little did you might know that location makes a difference on the growth process of the azalea.
Pruning azalea bonsai. Don t prune after july or you ll pinch off the new buds that would develop into blossoms. Ordinarily for the best results it is always best to prune azalea and all species of rhododendron immediately after flowering has finished however this work can safely be carried out until the end of autumn. The branch in the image above has grown outside the foliage mass and needs to be shortened back. If heavier pruning is required do it after your azalea finishes blooming.
Trying to prune an azalea bush so that is has straight edges and is box shaped as would be seen if cut with hedge clippers will result in spotty flowering and splotchy growth of branches. If you prune any branches from your azalea bushes that appear diseased wipe the pruning shears with diluted bleach prior to trimming the next branch. Once trained to a specific bonsai shape azaleas require only maintenance pruning and trimming. Satsuki azalea bonsai before and after pruning i had the pleasure of working on this stunning shohin satsuki azalea late last autumn.
Azaleas respond well to hard pruning and if pruned back to a stump after flowering will bud back prolifically and can be shaped in just about any bonsai style. With a distinct trunk you often see the azalea trained in the shape of a tree. This means that the lower branches grow stronger than the weaker top which leads to the shape of a shrub in nature. First azaleas should be pruned in a natural fashion as they are not well suited for formal styles of pruning.
Every other spring march may your bonsai will need its roots pruned. Water and nutrition just like with any plant out there it is necessary to water your. Therefore prune the branches at the base harder than the top. Remove spent flowers as soon as they wilt and any new shoots that develop after blooming ends.
Here we break down the different components you will have to do for a beautiful plant. The third and final main method of pruning azalea is simply pruning shoots back. The azalea is one of the very few tree species that are basally dominant. To prune pinch out ends of new growth that occurs after the blooming season.