Defoliation Pro Tip - How to Quickly Defoliate Your Bonsai

[@silvanaturalis]

I discovered this method for myself when defoliating my field maples this year, it saved hours!

[@rakuyobonsai]

It's a good time saver!

[@StlouisBonsaisociety]

Great video, very informative and concise.

[@rakuyobonsai]

Much appreciated!

[@cesarurb]

Short and precise… thank you Andrew! Love your dogs too 🎉

[@rakuyobonsai]

My pleasure, and thanks! They're great garden companions

[@KCWerk]

Great tip on pinching and cutting off both the leaf and its extension. I've also had success on stacking groups of large leaves (4-5) to leaf prune, helping manage the growth of the to keep it balanced and visually appealing. Try it out!

[@rakuyobonsai]

Nice!

[@SultonBonsai]

Nice bonsai....👍👍👍

[@rakuyobonsai]

Thanks!

[@Feed..The...Needy444]

Hi Andrew..how many times do u defoliate you're trident bonsai in a season?great content👍

[@rakuyobonsai]

I depends on the trees energy but usually twice

[@Feed..The...Needy444]

@@rakuyobonsai 👍

[@BigChief1529]

I pruned my Trident maple and now one side of the tree has some leaf scorch. Is this cause for concern, or will the tree continue to grow and eventually drop those leaves? Thank you

[@rakuyobonsai]

New leaves can be sensitive, we always put newly defoliated bonsai under 50% shade cloth

[@BigChief1529]

@@rakuyobonsai thank you. And is it too late in the year for a full defoliation?