How to prune banyan trees

When to prune banyan trees

It is generally more appropriate to prune banyan trees in May when the temperature is suitable and the plants recover quickly. If the pruned branches of banyan trees are to be used for cuttings, they need to be soaked in rooting powder solution for 1 hour and then directly cut into the prepared sand bed. After cutting, appropriate shade should be provided and temperature and humidity control should be maintained.

How to prune banyan trees

When pruning a banyan tree, the first thing to focus on is shaping. The overall shape should be good and the overall situation should be the main focus. The main thing is to prune away the dense branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, and crossed branches that grow on the plant. This can reduce the plant's nutrient consumption and improve the plant's aesthetics.

In addition, banyan trees often sprout new buds during their growth process. If you see unnecessary new buds, you can remove them in time to avoid unnecessary nutrient consumption.

Banyan Tree Pruning Tips

When pruning banyan trees, in addition to pruning poorly growing branches, some overly dense branches and leaves also need to be thinned out, and branches and leaves that are too long also need to be pruned to improve the aesthetics of the plant.

Banyan tree pruning precautions

When pruning a banyan tree, you need to pay attention to the position. If the pruning position is not low, it will cause an unnatural transition and make the banyan bonsai look very abrupt. If the pruning is done wrong, you can find a way to remedy it, which is to let the pruned part grow branches again.