If you want the tree to develop well in the first few years and get a really thick trunk, it is a mistake to prune the tree during the growing season. It is better in the winter months when it has no more leaves, as you are robbing it of its power during the growing season if you cut it back. Also, its main shoot should not be cut until it is the desired thickness you have in mind.
Thanks for these tips, I do want a thicker trunk but I don't want to rush it as I think a tree that has been grown slowly and under control will have a better look in the end, which is why I am pruning it when it is growing.
@@TobyJin I can understand you, but I speak from my own experience. I used your method before and the trees were still as thick as a finger 20 years later. After only five years, the ones I let grow according to the recommended principle have a trunk diameter the diameter of a wrist. What ultimately looks better is purely a matter of taste. In any case, I wish you lots of fun and success with your trees.
@@TobyJin Every time you cut, you weaken the tree. I also recommend planting the tree in a net pot, then you won't need to repot the tree as often and the root ball will develop more evenly.
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Nice to see the progression from early spring to summer, nice work on the tree, it's looking really good!!!
Thanks Nigel, it still has a long way to go but I am aiming to get the basic structure set in the following years.
🤩Looking good, it's going to be a very beautiful bonsai👏💯
Yes, I'm hoping the root base gets a bit better in the future.
Thanks! I'm getting ready to work on my Dawn Redwood and your video is very helpful.
Good luck, they are really nice trees for sure.
If you want the tree to develop well in the first few years and get a really thick trunk, it is a mistake to prune the tree during the growing season. It is better in the winter months when it has no more leaves, as you are robbing it of its power during the growing season if you cut it back. Also, its main shoot should not be cut until it is the desired thickness you have in mind.
Thanks for these tips, I do want a thicker trunk but I don't want to rush it as I think a tree that has been grown slowly and under control will have a better look in the end, which is why I am pruning it when it is growing.
@@TobyJin I can understand you, but I speak from my own experience. I used your method before and the trees were still as thick as a finger 20 years later. After only five years, the ones I let grow according to the recommended principle have a trunk diameter the diameter of a wrist. What ultimately looks better is purely a matter of taste. In any case, I wish you lots of fun and success with your trees.
Yes thanks, maybe next season I’ll let it grow unchecked, I am planning on root pruning it so it should be a good plan for making the tree stronger.
@@TobyJin Every time you cut, you weaken the tree. I also recommend planting the tree in a net pot, then you won't need to repot the tree as often and the root ball will develop more evenly.
@@holret9008 I don't think I can actually have access to net pots here, I've seen them on videos but I've never seen them for sale before.