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Repoting and hard pruning at the same time

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Repoting and hard pruning at the same time was created by Argjent

Posted 5 months 12 hours ago #84442
Hello,
Im new to the forum and newbie with bonsai trees. 
So I have a question. 
I have a japanese maple in the garden in a big pot. Now i want to repot it in a small pot and i want to cut of the 2 main branches. 
Can you guys give me an advice if i can do this, or i have to do only one thing...
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P.s. I left it in a big pot just to get a thicker trunk. 
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Replied by m5eaygeoff on topic Repoting and hard pruning at the same time

Posted 5 months 2 hours ago #84445
You can cut back hard and re pot at the same time, but not at this time of year. Spring is the time to do it.
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Replied by Tropfrog on topic Repoting and hard pruning at the same time

Posted 5 months 2 minutes ago #84447
Yes, you can. It may die, it may live. Experienced bonsai artists gets away with more harsh treatments than beginners do.

My recomendation for you is not to rush things. "Hurry slowly" :)
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