How to prune boxwood bonsai

Boxwood bonsai pruning

Boxwood bonsai are usually pruned in spring, when the temperature is suitable for wound healing and the survival rate of the plant is higher.

Overgrown branches, overlapping branches, dead branches and diseased branches should be cut off in time. If you find that the branches are too long, you should shorten them in time. During the growing season, you should also pinch the branches to promote the growth of side buds and improve the ornamental value of the plant. You can control the plant shape according to your own preferences.

First, cut the main trunk of the boxwood bonsai and then tie it up according to personal preference. The trunk can be left to grow naturally or processed into various shapes, such as slanted trunk, withered trunk, curved trunk, etc.

Tips for pruning boxwood bonsai

The germination speed of boxwood is relatively fast, so after the new shoots emerge, you can cut off the top 1-2 nodes to prevent the boxwood branches from growing too long. During the maintenance process, you need to prune the boxwood frequently to cut off some unnecessary branches, diseased branches, dead branches and overlapping branches. In addition, you should pick the boxwood fruits to prevent the nutrients from being consumed by the fruits.

Boxwood bonsai pruning makes it grow fast

It is very important to prune the boxwood when potting it. It can not only control the shape of the plant and improve the ventilation and light transmission of the plant, but also save a lot of nutrients, make the nutrition more concentrated, make the remaining branches grow stronger, and also be more conducive to the sprouting of new buds and always maintain vigorous growth.

Things to note when pruning boxwood bonsai

Boxwood bonsai can be pruned during the summer growing season, but not at noon when the temperature is high or on rainy days, as this is not conducive to the recovery of the wound. After pruning, you need to check whether the overall shape is beautiful and slightly repair the protruding parts.