How to prune dead trees for bonsai (dead branches bonsai landscaping pruning technique tutorial)

Dead tree bonsai has been very popular recently, and many people have seen those dead tree bonsai with strange shapes. The dead wood part is white, and the white part is the dead wood that has been processed into a relic shape, which is not only beautiful but also anti-rot .

The pruning and shaping of dead tree bonsai should be coordinated according to the dead wood part and the living branches and leaves. Let's deal with the dead wood part first. The dead wood part can be treated with lime sulfur mixture .

The dead tree part should be trimmed and polished into shape first, then dried after polishing, and then treated with anti-corrosion agent and brushed with lime sulfur. The lime sulfur can be mixed with wood ash for better effect.

Another treatment method is to harden the dead wood using a hardener, which is particularly effective for some softwoods.

After processing, the dead tree bonsai will turn white after a few days, adding a sense of vicissitudes of time and can be preserved longer.

The pruning of dead tree bonsai is also very important. Pruning should be based on the shape of the dead tree bonsai. Some unnecessary branches should be cut off, and those that do not meet the aesthetic requirements can be pruned . Pay attention to the following points when pruning.

First, pay attention to the shape

Pruning generally involves trimming and maintaining the tree shape, adjusting the growth of branches, and coordinating the rational growth of various parts of the stump, so as to achieve the ideal graceful posture of bonsai.

Second, inhibit the growth of lateral buds

The shape of dead tree bonsai is relatively stable, so it is necessary to inhibit the growth of its side buds to maintain a fixed shape. Therefore, when pruning, the side buds and top buds must be inhibited to force the growth trend of the tree to change and control its overall shape.

Third, remove the disease

To restore health, dead tree bonsai usually have some diseases. At this time, pruning should cut off the diseased part and apply some carbendazim to restore it to a healthy state. At the same time, it can also promote growth and achieve the effect of ventilation and light transmission.