Should I or shouldn't I
- Homegrown Bonsai
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Greetings guys andd gals
So had a very good growing season and things are still going strong iv got many tree saplings andd I'm just curious to know if I should do a bit of pruning and wiring or just let them grow big and strong for a few seasons before pruning and wiring I'll add attachments too show my trees in question got 4 flame trees, a pine and 3 / 4 possible zelkova Japanese elms
Thanks in advance
HGB
So had a very good growing season and things are still going strong iv got many tree saplings andd I'm just curious to know if I should do a bit of pruning and wiring or just let them grow big and strong for a few seasons before pruning and wiring I'll add attachments too show my trees in question got 4 flame trees, a pine and 3 / 4 possible zelkova Japanese elms
Thanks in advance
HGB
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No, dont mess with small saplings. Just let them grow.
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If you want your bonsai to have movement near the roots, the first year is the time to do it. Look into baby bending seedlings.
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