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dwarf black olive tree - Structural pruning is more dedicated to establishing the shape and style of the bonsai tree pink flowers bonsai trees. In this type of pruning, you'll be cutting down the main branches or trunks to redirect the bonsai to its intended shape. This is where your artistry and skills are most needed. The perfect time to do structural pruning is early spring or late autumn. You can cut back up to 1/3 of the foliage. Make sure to seal the wound with a paste that's intended for that purpose. Another important aspect of bonsai tree care is fertilizing and maintaining a good soil condition. Imagine planting a whole tree in a pot where the roots have limited space to access nutrients and water. Can You Stop An Olive Tree Growing Too Big? As such, I decided the lower two thirds of the rootball were unneeded. Although this will look drastic to many inexperienced in bonsai, this places very litte stress on the remaining roots. Most of them will be split by the saw,