In this Bonsai video I share with you some Pruning and Shaping Ideas on an Itoigawa Juniper Bonsai that I have been working on over the past two years!
When working with Juniper Bonsai, it's essential to have a clear goal for each specific tree. In this video, I explore various pruning techniques tailored to enhance the beauty and health of your Bonsai. I discuss methods such as removing problem branches, creating pads, and thinning foliage to promote inner growth and light penetration.
Throughout the video, I also delve into the tools required, the appropriate wire thickness for different branches, the extent of pruning, and the best times of the year to prune. I address challenges such as competing trunk lines and handlebar branches, providing effective pruning solutions for each scenario.
I also demonstrate how to wire and shape the tree while being mindful not to stress it too much. These techniques, though careful, can significantly improve the aesthetics and health of your Juniper Bonsai, taking it one step closer to becoming an exceptional tree!
My hope with this video is to provide you with valuable Bonsai information that you can use when pruning your own Juniper Bonsai! If you have any suggestions for how I can improve my technique or if there are alternative methods you would recommend, please share them with me in the comments below. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and it will help me continue to refine and enhance my Bonsai practices!
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00:00 - Intro.
00:31 - About The Itoigawa Juniper Bonsai.
01:33 - The Bonsai Tools Used.
02:26 - Removing a Problem Branch.
04:14 - How To Prune Juniper Foliage (Foliage Thinning).
06:10 - When Not To Prune Junipers.
06:51 - Creating Pads & Design Options.
08:35 - How Much Should You Prune?
09:52 - When To Prune Juniper Bonsai.
10:21 - Branch Selection in Juniper Bonsai.
11:58 - Dealing With A Competing Trunkline.
14:23 - Dealing With Handlebar Branches.
16:51 - Removing A Major Branch.
17:58 - Wiring & Shaping.
22:08 - NPK Fertiliser Value (12:6:6).
22:58 - Watering / Beauty Shots.
24:10 - Outro.
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