THICKENING THE TRUNK OF A BONSAI

Bonsai Trees

Bonsai Trees

THICKENING THE TRUNK OF A BONSAI

It often happens that the trunk of a Bonsai looks too thin in relation to the crown and if this occurs you will have to resolve to thickness it.It is the lower branches that determine the thickness of a tree-trunk,so cut them away once the trunk is as thick as you want it.
If you want to thicken only the base of the trunk,start in spring by wrapping a piece of aluminum wire round the trunk just below the surface of the soil.Above the wire the trunk will swell relatively quickly.Remove the wire in the autumn of the same year otherwise it will constrict the tree too much and it might die.

Bonsai Trees

Bonsai Trees

Bonsai Trees

Bonsai Trees

Bonsai -Miniature landscapes(Saikei)

Bonsai -Miniature landscapes(Saikei)


Saikei are miniature landscapes planted in shallow dishes to represent a piece of natural scenery-perhaps a strip of river,a waterfall in the mountains,a pine grove by the sea or a deciduous wood with pathways and streams.Saikei have a long history if we include among the art those miniature landscapes depicted on thirteenth and fourteenth century scroll paintings.The art of forming saikei was rediscovered recently by Japanese bonsai master,who developed the art further.In the West,saikei is becoming better known and has attracted much admiration from bonsai enthusiasts.

Bonsai -Miniature landscapes(Saikei)


Saikei are different from bonsai group plantings mainly in that not only trees are used but also rocks and various types of earth-sometimes even tiny houses,bridges,animals and figures,too.Good saikei formations work because the three basic elements,trees,rocks and earth combine in a harmonious way.

Bonsai -Miniature landscapes(Saikei)


Bonsai -Miniature landscapes(Saikei)

Bonsai-Regular Trimming

Bonsai-Regular Trimming


According to Japanese tradition, the bonsai master has task their skills transferred well to the next generation and so the art will live forever ...
Trimming
Regular trimming is the most important method, which maintained a small bonsai. Trimming branches gives bonsai basic form, wiring is to help. The frequency and amount of pruning depends on the stage of development, size, time and type of tree. Most of the trees are the apical-dominant. Their growth is stronger in the top crown and at the ends of branches. Exceptions are azaleas in some species, which considering the trimmings.
Beautiful Bonsai should be designed in addition to the main branches, twigs, first, second and third degree. All new, redundant branches and buds promptly and regularly removed. We use a very sharp scissors, concave, and the special saws, a tool specifically designed for the creation of bonsai. In addition to the tools are still necessary theoretical knowledge, exercise and patience.

Bonsai-Regular Trimming