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- Pines cut as bonsai - impressive tree design from Japan
- Suitable pine species
- The timing is crucial
- Fertilizer supports the development of your jaws
- Tips on equipment
Pine bonsai are typically Japanese
Pines cut as bonsai - impressive tree design from Japan
Sometimes the shape of the pine reminds of a spiral staircase, sometimes it grows skewed or its branches form small clouds - the versatility of Japanese bonsai art arouses its creativity in every gardener. Pine trees are particularly well suited for keeping them in a regular shape cut in low growth and a simultaneously impressive appearance. In addition, Japanese-style gardens are enjoying increasing popularity. The Far Eastern style of the design is modern thanks to small ponds or easy-care rock gardens. A jaw cut in Japanese style should not be missed. Try it.
Suitable pine species
Again and again one reads superficially of two pine species, which are supposedly particularly well suited for a Japanese cut:
The latter fulfills these conditions only proportionally. The reason for this is the not quite optimal location conditions that the local climate offers. It therefore forms a very distinctive spigot, which leaves bare spots on the removal and makes the tree vulnerable. The desired appearance could suffer in particular because of a cutback required in bonsai art. In contrast, the species "Norske type", a variety of Scots pine, is extremely good, because it is very easy to maintain due to its even in old age flexible wood. Basically, however, you can keep any pine species in Japanese styles.
The timing is crucial
Pine trees will soon resume their growth after peaking in May. Therefore, the winter is recommended (from October) for a shaping pruning. At this time, you may be allowed to take a more radical approach, as you do not threaten to injure new shoots.
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you should cut as long as they still make candles. Once needles have emerged, they are particularly sensitive to bruising. At a later date, you should no longer cut off any bothersome branches, just pluck them carefully. In general, it is easier on the conifer if you bind the branches rather than removing them.
Fertilizer supports the development of your jaws
In order to improve the winter resistance and nutrient supply of your Japanese-cut pine, the following remedies are recommended as fertilizer:
Tips on equipment
Various utensils make it easier for you to cut your jaws: