Why are Bonsai Pruned? (5 reasons!) 

Very useful summary. Thank you. This sort of distilled wisdom is what makes RU-vid valuable.

Absolutely informative. Even though I know these things myself, it’s always good to have reminders! Do certain things at certain times and why you should do it. Besides, it’s just nice to see the trees you’re growing and get inspired by it. 👍🏻

I did know all of these already, but what a good and informative video. Excellent, compact reminder if you already knew all that, but also packed full of information for beginners too. Also seeing your trees gives me always so much inspiration. Keep up the good work, Jelle!

Thank you so very much! What a great lesson! Thank you Master! It is such a privilege to learn from you! I can feel how much love and knowledge you've put into this lesson... Feeling so thankful you've chosen to share your life experience. Thank you so much ❤

Ohhh thank you for the detailed explanation of #5

It's always interesting to hear the why behind certain principles. It's not always clear in books and video's. Thank you for sharing this necessary information.

Great summary of things already known. Nevertheless thanks a lot for the reminder. Very informative, as always. Your channel is one of my favourites. Greetings from Berlin

Great information 👍. Thank you, Jelle 😊

Brilliantly done! I usually remember some of the reasons, but I forget the interplay between the different reasons - this great vid really reinforces the whole picture of bonsai pruning.

The last thing mentioned I have learned this year. After the significant reduction of the roots there should be no pruning. I did that roots reduction by the small seedlings in the right time, when the buds started to swell. However, several I also trimmed at the top. These are doing quite well except one cherry tree, but it was unnecessary risk. I'm amazed how good the trees respond when the root pruning is made in the right time. I have two spruce seedlings which were planted together in small pot. These were quite neglected and weren't looking good, but I had to repot them anyway, so I waited until the buds start to sprout. I had to take them apart and I reduced the roots much more than I would consider to be safe. However now, after one month after the repotting, they look great. The shoots are growing well, also the needles became healthy green. So this was the first step. Now I need to learn how to grow spruce as a bonsai. Now back to the topic 😊 If I get it right, when the tree is repotted or root pruned at the right time in spring (when the buds are swelling), it is the best not to prune the branches. Because then the buds will power the growth of new roots. So now, if I plan to repot some trees in the next year, I prune this tree in summer. Then all the energy will concentrate in the remaining buds and I can do the root work the next spring with the best possible results. So, I would say I'm slowly getting it.

Always appreciate the videos in the years to come I hope to have plenty of beautiful trees using the knowledge gained from you. Thank you.

That was an excellent informative video, Jelle! Thank you very much! Also, as for your target, just under 70,000 people clearly do not realise what they are missing my friend! Plus, as with our trees, there is always next year! 😁

Great summary. The right time is very elusive since there are always so many variables. Currently learning to just keep the darn things alive. 😅

Of course, another reason is to shape the tree and introduce taper and movement to the trunk and branches. I love those maples you showed; as we move into winter, I am enjoying the spring and summer growth shown by "northern" RU-vidrs!!

Absolutely great and a big thank you 👍👍

Very well organized information as Always Thank you as always

Love to see abot more of the cascade tree at the start . Looks to have plenty of potential.

Awesome great information very clear, thank you.

I’m a fan👍🇨🇦

Excellent summary Jelle, even for those who are already familiar with this topic. You are becoming the number one goto for all bonsai information 👍. Your clear and informative teaching method is a winner. Please don't change 😂

Nice 1

Superb explanation, thank you, definitely helped a lot understand the basics

Thanks For Sharing Mate, But Your Teaching is All New For Me. BLESS You & Your Dear Ones. 🙌

Very helpful. Thanks.

really helpful and informative!

I'm new, thank you for sharing.

Excellent. Very interesting and informative. 👍

Dank je wel voor al je goeie info, gaat zeker in praktijk gebracht worden.

I loved the frog in the background 😁. Is there a time limit to pruning during the year as well?

Great video! You have one more subscriber to get you to your next goal.

Amazing video, clear, short, beautiful trees. Do you have a video on how/why to take off the growing tip dpecificly on japanese maple. Its a bit unclear to me. Thanks

Thanks Jelle!

Away any doubts! 😂 Thanks Jelle 🙏

Im having good luck with number 5, my rather gangly and too tall tree is looking much fuller with smaller leaves.

Just watched it and I think we must have had the exact same inspiration. We both missed the main reason...because we're bored and want to produce a RU-vid video 😆🤣😉

Hele mooie video. In mijn ogen zijn jij en my bonsai and koi de beste op dit gebied. Maar ik wou je een vraag stellen, ik moet nog 2 bomen marcotteren. Die bomen heb ik dit voorjaar verpot. Is het verstandiger dat ik dit volgend jaar doe. Ik dacht dat ik zoiets hoorde in deze video. Graag een antwoord aub. Video zoals al gezegd 👍👍👍 ik hoop dat je echt nog veel meer volgers krijgt. 100.000 voor het eind van 2024 is veel maar je weet nooit

Hi Jelle, i have collected a beech tree in autumn, do you think it’s a good idea to not prune it for this year? Even if the tree do not appear to be weak

can you replant the cut off branch/ stem?

👍👌🙂

And of course, super not-so-secret #7: we're finicky and like to keep our hands busy.

Just guess my video title for 4pm :)

For all beginners...again. prune only for a reason.