How short are the branches of elm bonsai

Elm is a kind of deciduous tree, generally, whether it is the daily maintenance management or the modeling of bonsai, usually by means of pruning. The main purpose of the pruning of elm bonsai is to shape a good plant type, so we can not blindly focus on pruning, and in the process of pruning, we should properly consider leaving branches without cutting, so as to facilitate modeling design.

On the other hand, the object of pruning should first cut off the withered branches, diseased and weak branches that are useless for growth and shape, so that they will consume nutrients in vain and will weaken the tree potential. Of course, in order to promote plant growth and plant shape more beautiful, only long branches, cross branches, parallel branches, overlapping branches, reverse branches and other forms of branches also need to be pruned properly. Even some branches that are strong but affect their appearance should be cut off at the same time.

The pruning and pruning of elm bonsai are mostly carried out in winter, because winter pruning can save part of the nutrient consumption, and it is more conducive to plant germination and new branch growth after spring next year. For the bonsai trees that have been formed, the pruning process is mainly controlled pruning. The elm trees in the growing period should not cut off the newly sprouted shoots. So, how short are the branches of elm bonsai?

Pruning is a more meticulous work, for bonsai trees, it is generally difficult to achieve one step in place, usually need to undergo repeated pruning operations, so as to stabilize the plant type and maintain the aesthetic effect. As for the degree to which the branches of elm bonsai need to be trimmed and what length is more appropriate, it mainly needs to be decided according to the type of branches that need to be pruned. Here, we cannot generalize.

In the process of pruning, it is usually necessary to take the way of short cutting and short cutting to reasonably control the length of branches, and the branches that grow too dense at the same time should also be thinned. As we all know, by coring and topping, the height of the plant can be controlled and the side branches of the plant can be germinated, which is a kind of longitudinal pruning. Then for a large number of sprouting lateral branches, we also need to control the plant size through transverse pruning. The most simple and effective way to control lateral growth is to cut short the branches that grow almost horizontally and operate in the way of shearing.

The pruning of elm bonsai branches is not only necessary to completely cut off those dry and weak branches along the base, but also does not need to be retained for overlapping branches, clump branches and long branches. However, sometimes due to the special distribution of branches, some places are too hollow, so it is necessary to retain some branches, such as long branches, to fill them by bending, stretching and other means to make the plant more plump.

For the pruning of ordinary branches, the retention of the length is mainly controlled by the needs of modeling design, so that the length is moderate. On the one hand, it will not cut short or cut branches, will not weaken the tree potential, and can better stimulate the plant to promote germination; on the other hand, it can also maintain a good plant shape and shape effect, will not reduce the ornamental value of bonsai. The length of branch pruning varies from tree to tree and to the needs of different styling designs.

Time: 2019-06-07 Click: