Improving Ramification in Deciduous Bonsai Using Partial Defoliation
The best way to increase ramification in hornbeam (Carpinus), oak (Quercus) and beech (Fagus), and many broadleaf trees.
Summer
Advanced Pruning Techniques for Fagus sylvatica/European Beech Bonsai
Advanced Pruning Techniques for Fagus sylvatica/European Beech Bonsai
Rosemary Bonsai and Repotting In Summer
Rosmarinus officinalis/Rosemary bonsai are a difficult species despite being a popular and easily obtainable plant in UK gardens.
Collected Beech Bonsai Progression Series and Why You Should Not Chop a Trunk Too Early
Why You Should Not Chop a Trunk Too Early
Digging and Bare Rooting Japanese Black Pine From a Field in Midsummer By Steve Pilacik
This article first appeared in the ABS Journal and is reproduced with the kind permission of Steve Pilacik.
Heat and High Temperature Damage to Bonsai
During one of the hottest Summers on record in the UK and Europe this year, much effort had to be made to keep our bonsai shaded and sufficiently watered, particularly as temperatures hit the upper 30°C mark.
Partial Defoliation of Japanese Maple Bonsai
How To for Partial Defoliation of Japanese Maple Bonsai with bonsai artist Harrington Harrington
Partial Defoliation Of Deciduous Bonsai In Summer
This film shows my technique for greatly increasing the ramification of my deciduous bonsai. Partial defoliation is particularly useful for species such as Fagus/Beech, Quercus/Oaks and Carpinus/Hornbeam but is also suitable for all deciduous species across the board.
Japanese Maple Bonsai Partial Defoliation Of Outer Leaves
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.
