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Detail of the first left branch Detail of the apex
LEAF SIZE
In all bonsai, leaf size is important. The idea isn’t whether
they are smaller or larger. This resides in the fact that they
are homogeneous and have the same strength and vitality
throughout the tree’s canopy.
During the first years, when we allow unrestrained growth of
sacrificial limbs, leaf size is irregular. Sacrificial branches tend
to have large leaves. Bit by bit, selective pruning and pinching
of leaves and branches allows leaves to gain equilibrium and
eventually all leaves will be of the same size.
Details of the first right branch. This part
is still in the process of formation.
When we reach this phase, all
leaves are of equal size.
Year 2002. Year 2009.
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