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untangle the roots. Tt should be done as
gently as possible, avoiding damage to
the roots (especially the larger ones) so
far as practicable. Take a pair of wide-
handled scissors and snip the roots down
to about half their length. Remove com-
pletely any roots which do not seem
healthy or which were damaged when
the tree's roots were com bed. Your tree
is now ready for repotting.
Root pruning is a testing time for the
bonsai tree: this is why it is vital that it
takes place at the start of spring, when
the tree is at its most vigorous. Water
generously after reporting, then keep
10. Lf the earth is dry, the tree can be quite easily
lifted from its tray. fairly dry until the tree is re-established.

II. Start by brushing away the earth with your 13. A metal rake will untangle the roots and the web
hand to remove the drainage layer. of fibres in the root hall.

12. Continue removing earth with a wooden stick, 14. This is how your tree should look after it has
taking great care as you do so that you do not been removed from its pot and its roots have
damage the main roots of the tree. been untangled.