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title: "Hi! First time ever pruning anything and it’s my kid’s bonsai that is…"
description: "Hi! First time ever pruning anything and it’s my kid’s bonsai that is doing fantastic. (For now) But I have no idea if I should prune it.. anyone with…"
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community: "Bonsai Matters"
author: "Bird’s Nest"
published: "2025-08-20T01:19:26.685647Z"
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# Hi! First time ever pruning anything and it’s my kid’s bonsai that is…

_Posted by Bird’s Nest on 2025-08-20_

Hi! First time ever pruning anything and it’s my kid’s bonsai that is doing fantastic. (For now) But I have no idea if I should prune it.. anyone with thoughts? I can add more photos if needed.

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## 1 comment

### Just a guy commented on 2025-08-21

Search up a style that you want and prune that way for example looks like a broom or upright now.

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