Wiring a woody bonsai plant is best accomplished in fall or in wintertime. Do not wire your bonsai tree in spring or summer, as it may damage the buds. Before you begin wiring, hold off watering your bonsai plant at the usual time--waiting an extra day makes the branches more pliable and easier to shape.

When should I start wiring my bonsai?

The best time to wire:

Most bonsai experts recommend that your tree be wired in late winter or early spring, but wiring can be done at almost any time of year. Generally, however, major wiring is done at the time of pruning for easier access.

How often should I wire my bonsai tree?

4-6 weeks). on a weekly basis. If it begins to look tight please remove it. Once the wire has been removed, please re-wire using new wire (you only need to do this if the branch has not set in the desired position).