Selection of pruning tools, pruning timing, pruning principles, pruning steps, post-pruning maintenance, Cunninghamia lanceolata has become a popular choice for bonsai lovers because of its unique tree shape and beautiful leaf color. Through proper pruning, the Australian fir bonsai can show a more elegant posture and rich sense of hierarchy. This article will introduce in detail the pruning techniques and steps of the Australian fir bonsai to help you create your own high-quality bonsai. Selection of pruning tools Before pruning Australian cedar bonsai, you must first prepare the corresponding tools. Commonly used pruning tools include scissors, pruning shears, gardening shears, etc. Scissors are suitable for pruning thinner branches, pruning shears are suitable for pruning thicker branches, while gardening shears are suitable for pruning harder branches to ensure that the tools are clean and sharp to reduce damage to the trees. Pruning timing The pruning timing of Australian fir bonsai is generally selected in spring and autumn. Spring pruning helps trees resume growth and promote the germination of new buds; autumn pruning helps trees accumulate nutrients and prepare for growth in the coming year. Pruning principles 1. Maintain the tree shape: When pruning, pay attention to maintaining the natural tree shape of the Australian fir bonsai to avoid over-pruning and causing imbalance in the tree shape.
2. Moderate pruning: Moderate pruning should be done when pruning to avoid excessive pruning, so as not to affect the normal growth of trees.
3. Principle of blank space: The principle of "blank space" should be followed when pruning, and the space of branches should be appropriately reserved to increase ornamental quality. Pruning steps 1. Observe the tree shape: Before pruning, carefully observe the overall tree shape of the Australian fir bonsai and determine the parts that need to be pruned.
2. Trim dead branches: First trim dead branches, sick branches and overly dense branches to keep the trees ventilated and transparent.
3. Trim the long branches: Trim the long branches to avoid excessive tree growth and affecting the overall tree shape.
4. Trim the cross branches: Trim the cross branches to keep the trees ventilated and transparent to avoid squeezing each other.
5. Trim the length of the branches: Trim the length of the branches according to the needs of the tree to keep the trees in a beautiful posture. After pruning maintenance and pruning, timely maintenance should be carried out to keep the soil moist, appropriate fertilization should be applied to ensure that the trees resume growth, regular inspection of bonsai, timely pruning of newly grown branches, and beautiful tree shape.
Australian cedar bonsai pruning is an art that requires patience and skill. Through the introduction of this article, I believe that you have mastered the basic methods of Australian cedar bonsai pruning. During the pruning process, pay attention to details and maintain the natural beauty of the trees. Your Australian cedar bonsai will definitely become a beautiful scenery.