‘Arakawa’ Japanese Maple early Summer pruning

Originally posted on Nebari Bonsai:
This arakawa has already had one haircut this spring, and has continued to grow denser. In order to keep the internodes short, I am continuing to cut back any extension growth back to the first (or second) node. Before work Additionally, I removed one of each pair of leaves in the crown, and outer, stronger shoots. After work Finally, I… Continue reading ‘Arakawa’ Japanese Maple early Summer pruning