How often

The pruning of banyan tree, more vividly, is modeling. It is best to prune it once a year, supplemented by binding

The germination ability of banyan tree is strengthened, and pruning can be carried out all year round, but generally early spring is the best. Cut off branches that do not need fertilizer, overlapping branches, dead branches and diseased branches

During normal maintenance, the bare branches can be cut off at any time to ensure the beautiful tree shape. For the branches with vigorous growth, they can be cut 1 ~ 2 times a year and repeated. Within 4 years, the beautiful banyan bonsai appeared

Pruning method

Pruning is mainly divided into the following five parts:

① Pick the heart: This is a method to inhibit the growth of banyan trees, promote the spreading and growth of lateral buds, and cut off the tender branches

② Bud picking: during the growth of banyan bonsai, many adventitious buds will grow on the branches and stems. You should pick the buds at any time to avoid sprouting too many branches and affecting the beauty

③ Leaf picking: the ornamental period of banyan is often the germination period of new leaves. Proper pruning of newly grown new leaves will help to germinate new leaves for many times, and the color of leaves will also be bright and pleasing to the eye, so as to improve the ornamental effect

④ Pruning: banyan bonsai often grows many new branches. The pruning method should be determined according to the tree shape and its own aesthetics. If you think the growth of this branch hinders the overall shape, you can cut it off

⑤ Root pruning: when turning the pot, the root should be pruned in time. If the root system is too long or too dense, it should be pruned. If the root system is not covered with the basin bottom, the original basin can be selected without pruning; The root system is full, so it is necessary to change a larger basin, and thinly cut the dense root system, remove the old roots, retain a few new roots and replant