When To Wire Bonsai
Bonsai wire is used to start training bonsai maintain an existing one and to change older bonsai as well.
When to wire bonsai. When wiring shimpaku particularly in the early developmental stages of the tree as a bonsai. While it s true that you could realistically use any type of wire to shape your tree in general bonsai enthusiasts use two types of wire when styling their trees. Annealed copper used normally on conifers anodized aluminum used normally on deciduous annealed copper bonsai wire. It is beneficial and standard basic practice to wire each branch or pad in a fanned out hand shaped manner.
Aluminium is a good wire to start with as it is easy to apply and relatively inexpensive. The wire should than be removed. Once you get started it s likely your whole garden will. In this video we go over the basics on wiring a juniper bonsai tree branch.
Types of bonsai wire. Bonsai wire comes in a range of thicknesses which may vary from 6mm to 1mm. Both aluminium and copper wire are commonly used. Wire the pines from early autumn to early spring or just after candles are shortened in early to mid summer.
Bending and shaping the branches of a bonsai. By wrapping wire around the branches of a tree you are able to bend and reposition the branches. We discuss cleaning the foliage off your tree and wiring tips and techniques. The months of may and june are a period of intense activity in pines.
You will see exactly how to wire a bonsai trunk and branches to give your bonsai definition character and the appearance of old age. Wiring is a crucial technique to train and style bonsai trees. If small branches are not slowed down they will continue to grow longer in all directions seeking out as much light as possible. Mastering basic bonsai techniques.
Make this wire bonsai tree in home copper wire 100 metre 21 gauge wire cutternose pliersmeasuring tape markermasking tapepotthermocol sheetwhite marble chips. It is best to repot in spring just after buds begin to move. It will take a few months before the branches are set in their new shape.