How to prune black pine

When is the right time to prune black pine?

Black pine can generally be pruned in March or April each spring. The climate during this period is more suitable, and the plant can recover and grow as quickly as possible after pruning.

The branches of the black pine are pruned for cuttings. The cuttings can be made from moisturizing and breathable materials such as coconut coir and sphagnum moss. After cuttings, the temperature, ventilation, and humidity of the small environment must be maintained.

How to prune black pine

The pruning of black pine is mainly based on bud picking, which is to remove half the length of the top buds on each branch. However, if the plant sprouts more side branches, they can also be removed completely.

In the leaf picking process, the main thing is to prune away most of the old needles, usually pruning the old needles under each twig. If there is too dense growth, thinning is also required in time.

In addition, black pine is resistant to pruning, and combing the branches during the growing period can promote photosynthesis and speed up the growth rate. For black pine prepared for bonsai, frequent pruning can control the growth of branches and maintain the shape.

Black pine pruning grows fast

If you want black pine to grow fast, you need to prune it in time, mainly by cutting buds and picking leaves. As for the branches and leaves that affect the beauty of the bonsai plant, you can wait until the plant enters a dormant state in winter to do pruning.

Black pine pruning and flowering

If you want the black pine to bloom, you need to pick buds during the plant's growth period from March to April to control its growth. For bonsai that do not need to grow branches, all the top buds can be removed. For branches that still need to be grown and climbed, they should be left without topping and bud picking, and climbing and tying should be done in time.

Black pine pruning precautions

When pruning black pine, you need to be careful. Through reasonable leaf picking, you can greatly improve the ventilation and light transmission of the plant. While promoting photosynthesis, it can also prevent or reduce infection from pests and diseases.