Pruning Japanese Maple Bonsai

Pruning Japanese Maple For Branch Structure ( Video )

How to Prune Japanese Maple Bonsai To Develop Structural Branching

 

In the following video Josh will show you the thought process and techniques behind pruning a Japanese Maple that is in the mid stages of development to begin the branch structure. At this stage the trunk has been grown to a thickness that is desirable and there has been cuts made to create trunk taper. We now need to focus on starting to create first branching in the right places and work on getting the branch structure taper correct so that when the tree gets transferred to refinement we can concentrate completely on ramification.

 

 

 

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Products Used In This Video

 

 205mm Japanese Branch Cutter

Bonsai Branch cutter

 

30cm Turn Table

bonsai turn table

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Joshua Hooson is an author and enthusiast of the art of bonsai. He has built his knowledge and understanding of bonsai through a combination of self-experience, lessons learned through hands-on practice, and extensive research. His articles reflect his passion for the subject and offer insights gained through his own personal journey in the world of bonsai. All the information provided in his works is a result of his own experiences and the knowledge he has gained through his studies. He is dedicated to sharing his love of bonsai and helping others grow in their understanding and appreciation of this ancient and beautiful art form.

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