This short video describes the essential task of Partial Defoliation Of Outer Leaves in late Spring/early Summer on well-refined Japanese Maple bonsai and other densely ramified bonsai. In the coming week I will be also publishing a video my partial defoliation technique for Beech, Hornbeam and Oak that can be utilised on most deciduous trees for building up excellent ramification.
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August 11, 2022
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