How To Bonsai - Trimming Bonsai Tree Care

When people are new to bonsai there is a lot of uncertainty and confusion on how to keep a bonsai small and looking like a tree. In this video I demonstrate the basics of trimming a bonsai and how to get the growth back under control and looking great!

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[iaidosamurai]

A pleasure watching an expert. Thank you

[OrlandoBonsaiTV]

@iaidosamurai I really appreciate the comment! This is always a learning process no matter what level you are on. I just keep sharing as I continue to learn.

[JulieMint]

I just got my new bonsai tree. It looks a bit full and bushy right now, so I'm planning on trimming it a bit. After that do I only need to trim it three or so times a year? Do you mean just trimming the actual branches a few times a year and to trim the leaves when ever need be? I don't want to kill my tree by cutting it to pieces! Thanks for your help :)

[OrlandoBonsaiTV]

@JulieMint Thanks for your comment :) You only need to trim the tree when it begins to get out of shape. Some take multiple trimmings during the growing season and then they can go a long time before needing to be trmmed back. Don't over do it, because you want to keep the tree healthy. Its easiest once the tree is in shape and full because all you are doing then is just controlling the growth. Good luck

[LacobrigusRomanicus]

Hello. I have a question, is it normal for some trees, in nature, to have twisty trunks? Like S shape or semy S shape?

[OrlandoBonsaiTV]

@LacobrigusRomanicus Trees will grow in all different types of shapes. It really depends on where they are growing., Along a cloastline they will be pushed by the wind and may twict and bend. A tree in the shade of another tree will lean as it reaches for the light. also a tree that has had its trunk damaged may start a new trunk taking the tree in a new direction

[loxley70]

i like your fast and to the point videos...im buying my first tree soon and doing some research before i choose species and style id like to attempt and yours are the best vids i have come across,im looking forward to watching the rest.Keep up the good work my friend

[cuticachon]

Thanks for this video. Very educational

[missy19bond]

@OrlandoBonsaiTV thank you!

[OrlandoBonsaiTV]

@missy19bond Yes Bonsai Trees are real trees and act just like their big relatives. Some trees don't it depends on the type of tree. Sounds like you have a decidulous type of tree (drops their leaves in the fall) If so cut your watering back to once or twice a week, and in the spring it will put out a new set of leaves.