So,
I'm quite new to bonsai, I was given a Chinese Elm for Xmas a couple of years ago. I've tried to read up on bits and bobs but still consider myself a stone cold beginner.
My question is I think the tree is getting a bit 'lanky' and I don't want it to grow too tall without filling out lower down. I've read alot about 'hard pruning', just how much can you 'hard prune' and how much could I 'chop off' the top to bring the height down abit, and when is it best to do so, late winter / early spring is what I've read?
Tree is outside for about 9 months of the year, only indoors (South facing window) when it gets colder.
Any and all advice welcome.
Sean.
I'm quite new to bonsai, I was given a Chinese Elm for Xmas a couple of years ago. I've tried to read up on bits and bobs but still consider myself a stone cold beginner.
My question is I think the tree is getting a bit 'lanky' and I don't want it to grow too tall without filling out lower down. I've read alot about 'hard pruning', just how much can you 'hard prune' and how much could I 'chop off' the top to bring the height down abit, and when is it best to do so, late winter / early spring is what I've read?
Tree is outside for about 9 months of the year, only indoors (South facing window) when it gets colder.
Any and all advice welcome.
Sean.