How to prune a small banyan tree

When to prune the banyan tree

Small banyan trees should be pruned at least once a year. If it is a banyan bonsai that grows particularly vigorously, it needs to be pruned twice a year. Early spring is a more suitable time.

It is easy for small banyan trees to survive by using the tender part of the stem tip as cuttings. When conditions are right, no treatment is needed. Dig trenches 2 to 3 cm deep on the prepared seedbed with a row spacing of 3 cm. Plant the cuttings on the prepared seedbed with a plant spacing of 2 to 3 cm. They will soon take root and sprout.

Small banyan tree pruning

The main content of pruning small banyan trees is to cut off the dead branches, overlong branches and leaves, and some branches that affect its beautiful shape, and do appropriate pruning and tidying. The pruning steps are pinching, thinning buds, picking leaves, shortening, shortening, and thinning branches.

Tips for pruning small banyan trees

The small banyan tree with aerial roots needs to be shaped when it is first transplanted into the pot. You can use metal wire or other guiding methods to create the shape you want.

If you want a small banyan tree to grow faster, you can pinch the top of the tree to promote the growth of axillary buds, grow more branches, expand the crown, and inhibit the excessive growth of branches. Pinching should be done before new buds sprout, and about 2/3 of the bud core should be removed to make the crown fuller.

Tips for pruning small banyan trees

The roots of small banyan trees are usually pruned when they are repotted, to cut off those roots that are too long or too dense. If the roots at the bottom of the pot are already full, it is best to change to a larger pot after pruning to facilitate better growth.