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Study the shape of the tree before removing any plant material.bonsai image by Beatrice Preve from Fotolia.com
Evaluate the shape of the tree and the role of each branch in the tree design. - 2
Concave pruners create a hollow area on the trunk that heals with less scaring.taille de bonsai image by papydiesel from Fotolia.com
Completely remove the branch at the trunk if it does not meet with the design shape. Utilize concave pruners if the goal is not to leave a scar on the trunk. If a scar is not a problem, use pruning shears. - 3
Before cutting any branch, mark the part that may be removed with a ribbon, and study the design from this mark before any part of the branch is removed.ribbon image by Marek Kosmal from Fotolia.com
If only part of the branch does not fit with the bonsai design, attach a ribbon at the point where the branch needs to be removed. Step back and observe the design. Adjust the ribbon according to the desired look. - 4
If only part of the branch needs to be removed, a sharp pair of pruning shears is the only tool needed.s??cateur de jardin image by YvesBonnet from Fotolia.com
Once the adjustments have been made, cut the branch with pruning shears at the closest node. A node is where the lateral buds are located. Make sure the cut is not straight across but, instead, at an angle. - 5). Apply a cut-paste or wound sealant to the area where branch was cut. This will keep water and air out of the wound until it heals.
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