How to prune small-leaf red sandalwood

When to prune small-leaf red sandalwood

It is more appropriate to prune the bonsai of small-leaf red sandalwood during its vigorous growth period from March to May. The branches must be cultivated to an appropriate thickness before pruning can be carried out. The pruned branches can be used for cuttings.

How to prune the branches of red sandalwood

The branches and buds with strong growth potential of small-leaf red sandalwood can be pruned. During the shaping of mature small-leaf red sandalwood, when the branches and trunks are cultivated to a suitable thickness, cut off a section of them, and then wait for them to grow out and continue to cut them, and repeat this process.

The small-leaf red sandalwood needs to be handled flexibly. Generally, crossed branches, wheel-shaped branches, and unsightly branches need to be pruned to achieve a proper density so that it can be artistic.

Pruning of small-leaf red sandalwood grows fast

Dalbergia small-leaf is in a dormant period in winter, when the root growth rate slows down. At this time, pruning should maintain the original tree shape, mainly cutting off the parallel branches, overlapping branches, crossed branches and some unsightly branches. In addition, the new buds on it should also be thinned out to facilitate the sprouting of more new buds in winter and spring.

Pruning and flowering of small-leaved red sandalwood

The vitality of small-leaf red sandalwood is relatively strong. In the young stage, the main treatment is pinching and removing buds. After removing the apical dominance on the branches, the height of the plant is suppressed. After that, a second pinching is required according to the growth trend to increase the number of branches, which helps flowering and enhance the ornamental value of the plant.

Tips for pruning small-leaf red sandalwood

Pruning of small-leaf red sandalwood should be done with caution, because it grows extremely slowly, takes a hundred years to mature, and is very precious, so it is not recommended to prune it at will.