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📖 Can you really reduce leaf size by 50% on a broadleaf evergreen bonsai?

In this video I take you through a full year of development on an Elaeagnus bonsai — demonstrating exactly how I achieved dramatic leaf reduction while improving structure, ramification and overall refinement.

From strategic pruning to seasonal care, this is a complete guide to working with Elaeagnus as bonsai. You’ll see:

🌿 Where and how to prune for tighter ramification
🌿 How to encourage smaller leaves naturally
🌿 Seasonal timing for best results
🌿 Detailed close-ups so you can follow every cut
🌿 Essential care tips for long-term health

Elaeagnus is an underrated broadleaf evergreen species for bonsai. It’s tough, responsive, beginner-friendly, and readily available at most local nurseries — making it a fantastic choice if you want something a little different from the usual maples and junipers.

If you’re looking to expand your species knowledge and improve your pruning precision, this one’s for you.

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📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - A Full Leaf Defoliation
01:31 - Pre-Spring Bonsai Checks
04:10 - March 2025 Defoliation / Pruning
07:21 - April/May Leaf Burst
08:33 - Summer Update
09:31 - October Pruning
14:04 - February 2026 Results
14:30 - How to remove a Leaf safely
15:48 - Another Defoliation
16:55 - Pruning for ramification
18:30 - My Noisy Robin red Breast
19:10 - What about other Evergreens
20:23 - The front needs tweaking
21:15 - Should i airlayer my Crabapple

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Equipment & Acknowledgements:
I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC 330 Bridge Camera
All video production using AVC Video Editor Software
Sound equipment courtesy of: johnaronphotography.co.uk
Handmade Ceramics by: Dawn Isaac of deiceramics.com
I use Adam's products by: notionbonsai.com

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