How to prune wild cherry bonsai

Immediately after flowering (spring); early summer for minor shoot trimming only. Shorten or remove branches directly after flowers fade, always cutting to a green bud or lateral. Apply cut paste to every wound without delay. For major structural decisions on established trees, consider spreading work over two to three seasons to minimise stress and wound area per session.

Once annually after flowering; avoid any pruning from late summer through winter. Wild Cherry Bonsai (Prunus avium) requires cautious pruning due to the genus's high susceptibility to fungal disease through open wounds. Prune immediately after flowering in spring, sealing every cut at once with wound sealant. Avoid autumn and winter pruning. Structural work should be planned carefully — large cuts carry real risk of dieback or silver leaf disease.

Shorten or remove branches directly after flowers fade, always cutting to a green bud or lateral. Apply cut paste to every wound without delay. For major structural decisions on established trees, consider spreading work over two to three seasons to minimise stress and wound area per session.